…Jungman, companies like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Sprouts understand the consumer demand for organic options and are actively supporting this market segment. The Organic Growers Summit not only educates…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…pressures Banking, finance, and risk management Regenerative farming and soil health Marketing, consumer trends, and retailer engagement Retail chains such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Sprouts—longtime champions of organic…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
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Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
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Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Resilience The centers were established two years ago by the Biden administration in response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their mission was to offer technical…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…reform. “It’s an uphill push,” he noted, though he remains hopeful that momentum will build around pending bills. The Administration’s Role and Mixed Messaging Hartwig pointed out that the Biden…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…protections have been reversed under the Biden administration, accelerating the land grab issue. “If I were Trump, I’d take this as a personal affront,” Moreda said, pointing to the dismantling…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
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Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Reyes during the second week of his campaign, pledging to work with federal partners to reverse the damaging agreements made during the Biden administration. Reclaiming Environmentalism Hilton framed farmers as…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…pests like weevils from entering the U.S. from Mexico, due to safety concerns posed by cartels. The Biden administration previously withdrew inspectors for similar reasons. The segment also highlights the…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
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Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…made under the Trump administration to protect farmers from these exact legal tactics. Executive orders put in place to block environmental overreach were reversed by the Biden administration, paving the…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…Regarding workforce changes, USDA has seen staffing reductions, with employee numbers shifting from 97,000 to 113,000 under the Biden administration. Officials have stated that no further deferred resignation programs are…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…the department has already undergone significant restructuring. Under the Biden administration, USDA staffing has fluctuated, dropping from 97,000 to 113,000 employees. Rollins noted that she does not foresee additional deferred…