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…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. “Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump…
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…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…aligns with NFU’s broader mission to build a fair and resilient food system that benefits both producers and rural communities. The fund will target a range of agricultural sectors, including…
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…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…devastating for American dairy producers. “If EATS or anything similar is enacted, it will have dire consequences for dairy farmers across the country,” said Deborah Mills, former chair of the…
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…regulations, including climate-smart agriculture and electric vehicle mandates affecting California by 2031. A genetic mutation of bird flu was identified in four dairy cow herds in San Bernardino, California, raising…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
DepositPhotos image Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of member services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation, reports that dairy farmers are benefiting from lower feed grain costs,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…efforts to innovate and stay competitive. This segment features an interview brought to you by the Almond Board of California. The segment discussed the impact of recent storms on California almond…