…beef facilities that expired on March 16, though it has updated approvals for pork and poultry plants, according to traders and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. As a result, uncertainty…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…of over 1.4 billion tomato plants. California’s water reserves are favorable, with the snowpack at 85% and reservoirs at 118% of average. The US Bureau of Reclamation has increased water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…reveals that 63.4% of farms in California have at least one female operator, and 37.7% of all farm producers in the state are women. These women are helping drive the…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…imports in 2024. However, despite this demand, domestic organic acreage has declined over the past two decades, with a 10.9% decrease from 2019 to 2021. California, a major producer, saw…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…wolves were reintroduced via a ballot measure. The conversation highlighted the challenges farmers face, including financial losses and the fear of reporting losses due to potential harassment from environmentalists. California…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
Almond trees alley – Blossom Trail, Fresno California DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
…noting its bureaucratic complexity. The segment concluded with a discussion on the impact of California’s gray wolf population on agriculture. In this week’s Almond Board of California feature, we talk…