…Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program to 10 projects dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation and improving animal welfare. Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA The…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
…those involved in the tree nut sector. As California farmers navigate ongoing environmental and economic challenges, innovative programs and industry events play a crucial role in shaping the future of…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…improving USDA customer service and signed a waiver allowing Nebraska to ban sugary drinks under the SNAP program. Rollins also addressed potential structural changes, including relocating USDA outside Washington, D.C.,…
Organic vs. the Weather
…September; we could see above normal heat.” Figs like the valley heat. “We should start seeing Blueberry harvest in Oregon around the middle of June.” Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…weather, particularly tornadoes in Kentucky, and the bird flu outbreak in Brazil. They also cover the House Budget Committee’s passage of a budget reconciliation bill that increases farm program spending…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…farmers through improved customer service and targeted policy initiatives. During her visit, Rollins signed a waiver granting Nebraska the authority to prohibit sugary drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Avocados and Saving Water
…is the single biggest cost for avocado growers. More than the harvest or fertilizer. There’s close to 3000 Avocado growers in California and 2025 looks to be a big year…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…its warning signs: unpaid wages, isolation, inadequate housing, and restricted access to personal documents. An interview stressed the need for employers to safeguard worker rights and ensure legal employment, even…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…years, raising approximately $5 million annually for the Pierce’s Disease Control Program. Ballots were mailed in April 2025 to all winegrape producers who paid the 2024 assessment. Growers operating multiple…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
An almond shaker shaking a tree during harvest. The first image shows the shaker grabbing onto the tree, and the second shows the shaker knocking the almonds off the tree….
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…to boost local agricultural markets, support regional food enterprises, and enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The USDA’s Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) has set…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the second segment of today’s Ag-Net News Hour discuss the urgency of reauthorizing the U.S. surface transportation programs, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding and first and last mile connectivity…
Almond Production Update for 2025
…is estimating the crop’s harvest for 2025 will come in at 2.8 billion pounds, 3% above last year’s 2.73 billion pounds. Forecasted yield is 2,010 pounds per acre, up 30…