USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…economics. The California Milk Advisory Board launched the seventh annual Real California Pizza Contest, offering $30,000 in prize money. The board also promotes dairy products through various initiatives. The Ag…
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has introduced Senate Bill 353 to extend the Farm to Food Bank tax credit indefinitely, which currently offers a 15% tax incentive for farmers donating fresh food…
California Walnut Board is Seeking Nominees
Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The California Walnut Board, a marketing order program for walnuts produced in California, is seeking nominees to fill nine-member and nine alternate positions for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. It is National Farmworker Safety Week with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papgani “The AgMeter.” A special feature on farmworker emergencies…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced SprayDays California, a new online notification system aimed at increasing transparency around pesticide use. The system, launched on March 24, 2025,…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…such as California, Oregon, and Washington, has two open seats. The Central Region, covering states like Michigan, Missouri, and Texas, has one open seat. The Eastern Region, which includes states…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…including blizzards and hail in the Midwest and warm temperatures in California. Nick Hagany interviewed Mando Perez, President of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), about citrus farming…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
The Trump administration’s 200% tariff on European wine poses a challenge for domestic importers and distributors, highlighting the struggle of California wine growers against foreign competition. A more urgent threat…