…community reflect the strength and legacy of California’s dairy families. The episode dove into the many challenges facing dairymen in California—from relentless regulation and water scarcity to labor hurdles and…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…improving regulatory transparency and market access for U.S. agricultural producers. Though the agreement marks a breakthrough in tariff reduction, it does not fully resolve ongoing disputes in sensitive sectors like…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…Farm Conservation Efforts Nearly 23,000 agricultural operations across the country will receive the 2025 Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Survey, which collects detailed information on how producers are conserving soil,…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…The NCBA and other agricultural stakeholders see the HELP Act as a necessary update to outdated transportation policy. For livestock producers, truckers, and consumers alike, flexible and humane livestock transport…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
Forecast Misses the Mark as Almond Crop Reaches 3 Billion Pounds DepositPhotos image California almond growers are adjusting to an unexpected increase in crop size this year. According to Sonny…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector DepositPhotos image A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…that have made herd rebuilding difficult for many producers. Fewer Calving’s and Decline in Beef Cow Numbers The report also noted that 38 million cows and heifers had calved this…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…AgNet West: California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts Ken Melban, President, California Avocado Commission Courtesy of California Avocado Commission Ken Melban, president of the California Avocado Commission, voiced strong…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…heat, minus the triple-digit temperatures, thanks to powerful trade news and a deep-dive into California’s almond and walnut outlook. From record-setting tariffs to shifting global markets, today’s episode is a…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…