DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
…Valent’s website and the University of California’s guidelines. Valent Almond Solutions Guide The Growing Edge from Valent: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops Almonds-Growth-ChartDownload Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…from the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and the Local Foods for Schools program by the Trump administration, affecting 10,000 farmers, particularly in California. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins deemed these…
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
…for food assistance. The School Nutrition Association warned that requiring income verification for free or reduced-price school meals could prevent eligible families from accessing food. USDA Ends Local Foods for…
USDA Grants CWB Funds Through the 2025 Market Access Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted the California Walnut Board (CWB) $3.6 million through the 2025 market access program and an additional $14 million through the…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…products like fresh fruits and vegetables. U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Frozen Raspberry Market Experiencing Significant Growth
The frozen fruit sector, particularly the frozen raspberry market, is experiencing significant growth, driven by its long shelf life and high antioxidant content. The global market for frozen raspberries was…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
DepositPhotos image Federal courts in California and Maryland have ruled that multiple government agencies must reinstate probationary employees unlawfully terminated under directives from the Office of Personnel Management. U.S. District…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss recent weather patterns in California,…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…conversation also touched on the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza on California dairies, leading to a ban on dairy exhibitions. The conversation also touched on the potential impact of…
Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions
…its annual supply by 8% and is producing smaller fruit. California’s avocado season started earlier than usual, which could extend the season duration. Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions…
USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices
…feet and approximately $660,000 in lease savings. Specific locations in California can be found on the DOGE website. USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices Sponsored Content Let’s…
American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed
…potato for $150 then, enough to travel to Santa Rosa, California where he took up new residency. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…