…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…heart of their advocacy is support for Executive Order 14181, originally issued under the Trump administration, which lays the groundwork for modernizing water management and increasing overall water deliveries statewide….
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…the discovery of the New World screw worm in Mexico. The pest, located just 375 miles from the U.S. border, poses a grave threat to American cattle, bison, and horses….
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…such as harvest-assist technologies and alternative harvesting techniques to reduce dependency on surge labor and costly H-2A workers. Smarter Input Management for Sustainability Input efficiency is another cornerstone of The…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, dives into one of the season’s biggest pest pressures: spider mites….
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…nutritional interventions, farmers can ensure their animals are set up for lasting success. The conversation highlights specific management strategies and Purina products that support each phase of the life cycle….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-07-25
…lawmaker, Tangipa is one of the few politicians pushing back on solar panel expansion into productive farmland. The conversation dives into the ongoing frustration over California’s water management, with growing…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…of utilization reflects efficient resource management and responsiveness to market signals, without the risk of significant overproduction. Additionally, stable ethanol output supports fuel supply reliability, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…costs. The result is a continued period of economic complexity for America’s farmers and ranchers, where success is increasingly dependent on cost management and market adaptability. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
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…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…While proud of his family’s success, Leimgruber expressed concern about preserving it under California’s increasingly restrictive policies. “My grandfather’s biggest fear might have been a pest or a weed. Mine…
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
…Pierce’s Disease, a bacterial infection primarily spread by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a destructive, invasive pest. The program is now reauthorized through March 1, 2031, ensuring sustained protection and investment in…