The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is asking for public feedback on its proposed pesticide prioritization process. Comments will be accepted through May 8 on the department’s online comment…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
DepositPhotos image The Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA), along with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), held the…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…to support farmers and criticized other countries’ tariffs. They also discussed the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which aims to combat California’s Proposition 12, a law setting minimum space…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
Shutterstock image USDA economist Bart Kenner discussed the trends in U.S. processed fruit and vegetable oil exports. Fresh fruit exports declined by 1% year-over-year, while prepared and preserved fruits increased…
California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest
…in California, surpassed only by blackberries and strawberries. California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Almond Board of California Organized a Bloom Tour
The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…wheat exports, and the ongoing efforts to reinvigorate the US shipping industry. In the second segment, Nick and Lorrie discussed the decline in California farmland values, with almond orchards dropping…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable…
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
Fresh romaine lettuce on display at local grocery store. Credit: The Toidi / Shutterstock.com The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for…