…While the Trump administration hails the move as a major win for domestic agriculture, labeling it a “game changer for American farmers,” many in the produce industry are raising red…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…that food is medicine. Policy Priorities IFPA’s key recommendations include: Produce Prescriptions as a Covered Benefit: Making fruits and vegetables a reimbursable part of federal health care programs, allowing doctors…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
Republicans Call for Legal Workforce Solutions Amid Border Progress A group of Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House is calling on the Trump administration and the broader GOP to shift…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…To ensure food safety throughout the entire supply chain, USDA will continue working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…top export markets, LeMay acknowledged uncertainty around potential tariff changes as the August 1 federal deadline for trade negotiations approaches. “We continue to monitor the administration’s actions. Our hope is…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…vegetables, particularly in school lunch programs. The International Fresh Produce Association has proposed policy updates, pushing for expanded produce prescriptions in federal healthcare and broader access to nutrition education. Finally,…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
Trump Administration Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Supporting Small Farms In a major shift in federal agricultural policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of 12 Regional Food…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…to have a commitment from the entire Trump administration to work on ways to further protect us and better protect us will give us that confidence so we can continue…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…Massachusetts’ similar law, Question 3, also faces threats under the proposed federal legislation. The Democratic Senators argue that these state laws were enacted to reflect voter preferences and public concerns…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…under former President Donald Trump’s administration, with ongoing discussions now raising hopes for change. Ravindra Mehta, founding member of the Dry Nuts and Fruits Council of India, noted that both…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
…southern border. In response, R-CALF USA is calling on the federal government to take immediate and precautionary action. R-CALF Urges Action on Screw Worm Near Border Lorrie Boyer of AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…Eligible applicants include: Public or private colleges and universities Local, state, or federal government agencies, including tribal governments Non-profit organizations Commodity groups Project leaders and affiliated institutions must be based…