…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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…million investment in California’s water future, including an additional $134 million. The Sites Reservoir project near Maxwell, California, will store 1.5 million acre-feet of water, benefiting irrigation and wildlife. The…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
A proposal from the Trump administration to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could significantly impact American farmers and ranchers by increasing export costs, according to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Gateway to the West
…the California Gold Rush began in 1848, Missouri cities like St. Louis, Kansas City, Independence, and especially St. Joseph became departure points for those joining wagon trains to the west….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…nearly 6,000 growers. Thew final segment of todays program is Brought to you by the Almond Board of California. Kiki Sandrini, Regional Sales Manager at Chandler Automation, discussed her positive…
Almond Board of California is Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
The Almond Board of California, represented by Kiki Sandrini, is supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders through the FFA by co-chairing the ALP golf tournament. The event, scheduled for…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rich Ag History of Missouri
…in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The agricultural surplus produced by Missouri farmers was often sold downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. The best agricultural lands…
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
Wavebreakmedia/DepositPhotos image The USDA is discontinuing two pandemic-era programs that allocated over $1 billion to help schools and food banks purchase food from local farmers and producers. Of that funding,…