California Quarantine Map of Orange County Quarantine Area The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a quarantine area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, to control the spread…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John Kucharski – Transferred…
Agricultural Equipment Soft Market Reflects Broader Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image A soft market for agricultural equipment over the past year, reflects broader economic uncertainty. This uncertainty is attributed to potential weather issues, commodity market fluctuations, geopolitical concerns, and…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…
American Agriculture History Minute: Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever
Anna Baldwin milking machine revolutionized the American dairy industry / By PA Department of Agriculture (X post) I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute:…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
California almond orchard in bloom DepositPhotos image As almond growers in California navigate the season, they continue to battle two major fungal diseases: botrytis and hull rot. According to Cassandra…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-24-25
…challenging diseases for almond growers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Corporate_Transparency_ActDownload Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is now accepting applications for Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a premier leadership development initiative for mid-career professionals in the…
2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts
The 2024 Vegetable Production Report revealed significant shifts in crop yields and market values. Key declines included asparagus, snap peas, and sweet corn, while cantaloupes, cauliflower, and honeydew melons saw…
Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls
DepositPhotos image In 2025, the Sedgwick brand protection report revealed 3,232 recalls across five industries, marking the second-highest annual total in six years. Despite this, the number of defective products…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
DepositPhotos image The Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding disruptions to international food aid programs. Senator Amy Klobuchar and…
AgTechX Ed Summit Coming Up
The AgTechX Ed Summit is coming to the College of the Desert March 27. It will include three panel covering the following topics: industry issues and skill identification; education and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. After a long dry trek across what is now Nebraska and Kansas, early settlers saw little or no value…
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Accepting Grant Applications
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is accepting grant applications for the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, with a deadline…