California Governor Gavin Newsom A broad coalition of agricultural organizations is urging state leaders to reconsider California Senate Bill 54, arguing the packaging law could increase costs for farmers, food producers…
USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot
…Production and Conservation, described the transition as a major step forward for producers who complete annual acreage reports through USDA’s Farm Service Agency. According to Fordyce, the updated system is…
Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration
…A recent report highlighted an international collaboration between the University of California, Riverside and Spain-based Eurosemillas that is advancing avocado breeding through research and grower education. The partnership recently hosted…
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
…remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, Kester noted California producers continue to face challenges under the state’s endangered species protections. He said ranchers continue experiencing livestock losses while…
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…the growers, wineries, raisin producers, researchers, educators, and families who have helped make the Valley one of the world’s agricultural powerhouses. “Our goal is to celebrate something beautiful that represents…
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
…grape, raisin, and wine grape industries while connecting consumers with California agriculture. On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Whole Vine Festival Founder and Director Vickie Goudreau shared how…
Northwest Territory Settlement Opened the Door to American Agriculture
…the region into one of America’s premier agricultural producers. Crops, livestock, and rural communities flourished as settlement continued westward, shaping the nation’s agricultural economy for centuries to come. Today, the…
Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges
Dr. Rany Prather has genetically modified pigs to be immune to the common respitory disease porcine. Managing swine health has become increasingly complex as producers face multiple diseases at the…
USDA’s SPUR Program Aims to Strengthen Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors
…this country?” Fordyce said. USDA officials say the SPUR program is intended to improve processing capacity while creating additional marketing opportunities for cattle producers. SPUR Program Supports Independent Processors Fordyce…
California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success
…hopes favorable conditions continue through harvest. Supporting California Agriculture When asked about California’s changing political landscape, Verloop emphasized that the California Walnut Commission works on behalf of growers regardless of…
California Walnut Industry Looks Ahead to Strong Export Opportunities
…remains part of the global marketplace, California continues to distinguish itself through consistent quality, flavor, and reliability. Beyond exports, the California Walnut Commission is also working to increase domestic consumption….
California Assemblyman Criticizes Proposed Business Tax Increase
David Tangipa California Assemblyman-District 8 California business owners could face higher taxes under a newly approved state budget proposal, a move that is drawing criticism from some lawmakers. During a…
USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production
…the initiative is intended to encourage more fertilizer manufacturing in the United States while improving long-term supply chain stability for agricultural producers. According to Rollins, the funding will be administered…
Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply
plum-stone-fruit-Depositphotos An unusually early growing season has California’s organic stone fruit industry watching closely to see how supplies will hold up through the remainder of the summer. A recent report…