…work between state officials, local communities, and agricultural stakeholders, reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting its vital food systems. Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…modern methods of mechanized agriculture that continue to evolve today. These incremental innovations laid the foundation for the efficient, high-yield crop production systems we depend on now. — Mark Oppold,…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…with Raley’s Food for Families program to ensure more families get nutritious dairy foods. Plus, there’s a bill in the works that would allow schools to serve whole and 2%…
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…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…have a plan,” he urged. He proposes a coordinated “big gulp” strategy, where excess rainfall is diverted and banked in aquifers during high-precipitation events. California’s existing water movement systems —…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…has provided 311 research grants, investing over $60 million in protecting vineyards across the state. For more information, growers are encouraged to visit the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the food sector. “Pistachio green,” a distinct color associated with the nut, is becoming popular in fashion, further boosting the nut’s visibility and appeal across diverse industries. Kreps welcomed…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…to Woolfe, the unfortunate truth is that despite these diversions, environmental outcomes haven’t improved—and yet the policies persist. Accountability and Broken Systems Woolfe posed a critical question: why are farmers…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
The California State Assembly passed a bill led by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom to create a honey bee health program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture earlier this year….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…role. He warns that bad water policy, not resource scarcity, could undermine America’s food security. With 70% of U.S. fruit and 50% of vegetables grown in California, losing acreage would…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…urban Californians — about where their food comes from and the true impact of policy decisions. “People think farmers are greedy. They don’t realize California is one of the only…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…agriculture — one that undermines food production in favor of energy policy. It’s a passionate segment that speaks directly to the heart of the ag community. Plus, veteran PCA Todd…