…supply chain coordination and pricing rely heavily on accurate projections. Impact Beyond the Vineyard The survey’s findings may also guide policy development, influence agricultural funding programs, and help refine sustainability…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…to Action for California Agriculture Tangipa issued a challenge to farmers and ag supporters: stop funding politicians who don’t align with agriculture’s values. “Conservative and farmer money is being used…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…growers are contending with rising labor costs, global supply chain disruptions, unpredictable market conditions, and persistent threats from pests and diseases. In response, the USDA program offers flexible funding to…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the initiative was supported by funding from the U.S. Department of…
Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program
California Growers Approve Continued Funding to Fight Vineyard Pests The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has certified the results of the Wine Grape Grower Continuation Referendum for the…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…Funded by a grower-paid assessment, the program directly benefits those most at risk—California’s wine grape growers. The funding supports vital research, rapid-response actions, and ongoing measures to prevent and control…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…its Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS), is now accepting concept proposals for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) Grant…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…last referendum, however, passed with a strong 78% approval. Growers who paid the 2024 assessment received ballots in April, with separate ballots sent for each entity operated. The funding supports…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…shaping industry policy, funding research, and promoting almonds on an international scale. From guiding best practices to supporting marketing campaigns, the Board’s efforts enhance the value and visibility of California…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
The Western Tree Nut Association has officially endorsed the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District’s proposal to secure funding for expanding California’s agricultural chipping industry—a key move toward…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
…and the American economy,” said Rollins. “Especially in California, where air quality and wildfire damage have become pressing issues.” The USDA views this funding as a long-overdue modernization effort. Advocates…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…— like fresh fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts — make up half of the farm gate value in the U.S. yet only receive a fraction of farm bill funding. He…