The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…of over 1.4 billion tomato plants. California’s water reserves are favorable, with the snowpack at 85% and reservoirs at 118% of average. The US Bureau of Reclamation has increased water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
Image by Kotangens/DepositPhotos image Women are playing an increasingly vital role in California’s agriculture industry, with the state leading the nation in female-operated farms. A new analysis from Trace One…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…imports in 2024. However, despite this demand, domestic organic acreage has declined over the past two decades, with a 10.9% decrease from 2019 to 2021. California, a major producer, saw…
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
…of World War II, the Midwest transitioned from a rural economy to an industrial agricultural economy as the Midwest rapidly industrialized. The expansion of railroads to the west transformed Kansas…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…jurisdiction over agricultural land. California’s water issues were highlighted, with concerns about water allocation and environmental policies favoring fish over human needs. The conversation also touched on the potential benefits…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…uncertain economy.” They also warned that the shift in TEFAP funding would negatively affect emergency food providers nationwide and the millions of people who depend on them. The USDA has…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
Almond trees alley – Blossom Trail, Fresno California DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
…noting its bureaucratic complexity. The segment concluded with a discussion on the impact of California’s gray wolf population on agriculture. In this week’s Almond Board of California feature, we talk…