…broader national ag support conversation.” The timing is critical. Consumer demand for blueberries is projected to reach $13.53 billion in value, according to market research. To meet this demand responsibly,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
AgNet News Hour – Keeping Water in Ag and Politics in Check Today’s AgNet News Hour is all about fighting for California farmers—where water, policy, and land use take center…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…California headquarters, the group received an overview of marketing strategies, cutting-edge research, and the almond industry’s role in the global food supply. The experience was capped with a visit to…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…discuss pressing agricultural labor challenges facing California. At the center of the conversation was the controversial H-2A guestworker program. H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers “That program has a lot…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…that are putting California walnuts on center stage alongside almonds and pistachios. The team also looks ahead to the upcoming July 9 tariff decision, which could significantly impact export opportunities—especially…
Wine Grape Growers Back Pierce’s Disease Program
…assessment, the program plays a critical role in research, monitoring, and rapid response efforts against Pierce’s disease and its primary vector, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, along with other serious vineyard pest…
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…
Grape Industry Faces Wine Sales Challenges
At the 49th Annual Allied Grape Growers Luncheon in Fresno, key challenges facing the grape and wine industry were front and center. With U.S. wine sales off to a slow…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
…everyday snack—not just a baking ingredient. California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials Targeting Health-Conscious Lifestyles Backed by extensive consumer research, the campaign targets millennials and…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…the Almond Board’s investments in global communication and scientific research — efforts that support all growers by promoting almond health benefits and strengthening market demand. From digestion to diabetes and…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…wake-up call. California agriculture isn’t just in the background—it’s front and center in feeding the country. It’s time to treat it that way. The full interview with Ryan Jacobsen can…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
Today on AgNet News Hour: Freight, Fuel, and Food Security Take Center Stage It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, and today’s episode dives deep into the issues…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…farming insights distilled from nearly two decades of research Decades of Research, Tangible Results Saa highlighted several impactful examples of how Almond Board-funded research has already reshaped the industry. “Cover…