…Producers Federation, as it would strengthen financial safeguards for dairy producers. Overall, the “big, beautiful bill” represents a multifaceted effort to enhance national security, stabilize agricultural economics, and address environmental…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted the oriental fruit fly quarantine in Garden Grove, located in Orange County. This marks a crucial victory for pest…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…disease outbreaks like the New World screwworm and efforts to cut red tape for poultry producers by removing duplicative data collection and extending line speed waivers. Rollins gave particular focus…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The Almond Board of California is set to host its inaugural Production Research Summit on June 18 at the DoubleTree in Modesto, a…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…blueberries in the world. The journey began during the Great Depression when Jackson’s grandfather, Herschel, left Tennessee in search of better wages in California’s Central Valley. Rooted in Legacy: Daniel…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…potential deal could be the turning point for farmers and ranchers across the nation. California’s dairy world is also making headlines! This month, the California Milk Advisory Board is partnering…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
DepositPhotos image July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers across the country to submit…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…and Processing — delivered a clear warning: “We’re in a crisis and it’s going to get worse.” His comments reflect mounting urgency as California’s water supply issues deepen, particularly on…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
…health benefits for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of California, Davis found that consuming about two servings—or one and a half cups—of mango daily over a two-week period led…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
Executive Orders Ignored as Fresh Water is Lost to the Ocean Despite direct orders from both President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize delivering fresh water to…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
Inside the San Joaquin Valley’s Tree Fruit Pipeline In a recent conversation with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, headquartered in Reedley, California, the complexities of managing fresh stone fruit…