…community spans from farm to retail, with an annual summit attracting around 1100 women to network and learn about the ag economy. The organization aims to make their presence and…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
…We saw that increase from 39.6 to 44.4 percent.” Improvements in locales, such as Southern California, the Northern Plains, and Mid-Atlantic, were offset… “By worsening conditions in the southwest across…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…updates, weather events, the California hay sector, and a new GMO strawberry consortium. The Almond Board of California reminded growers to report crop damage to local county Ag Commissioners for…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly, a Republican from Pennsylvania, and Ranking Member Mike Thompson, a Democrat from California. The Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act would fill an important policy gap for…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…start to 2025 due to rain in California. They highlight the importance of hay and alfalfa for dairies and mention the impact of rain on tree fruit blooming. Avocado and…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and…
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
The University of California, Davis, has launched a website and video series titled “From Labs to Lives” to showcase federally funded research and its public benefits, highlighting potential consequences of…
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Probationary Workers
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides…