…facility for packaging materials. On a more hopeful note, former Westlands Water District director Kevin Assemi joined the program to share innovative ideas for solving California’s ongoing water woes. Assemi,…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…an average payment of $141 per acre under historical conditions. Expanded Program Options for Growers The policy updates also make key changes to crop insurance options, particularly improving the relationship…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…copays, there were carrots,” the campaign delivers a bold message to policymakers: you can’t make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables. Nutrition Is Prevention IFPA CEO Cathy Burns emphasized…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…eventually become citizens—while maintaining standards and accountability.” He highlighted Homegrown’s certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an American-based program focused on labor responsibility and fair practices. On Trade, Tariffs,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…industry and its growing season. Joining the program is Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, who shares an in-depth update on this year’s crop. Following…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…vegetables, particularly in school lunch programs. The International Fresh Produce Association has proposed policy updates, pushing for expanded produce prescriptions in federal healthcare and broader access to nutrition education. Finally,…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…care and the environment, it’s now just about showing it.” She points to the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program as a prime example. The BQA program promotes best practices in…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Federation (AFBF) economist Danny Munch in a report from AgNet West’s Lorrie Boyer. USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Who Is Eligible for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program?…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Tanimura & Antle’s collaboration spans California, Mexico, and Yuma, bringing extensive resources and experience to the startups incubated through The Reservoir. A new startup has already joined the program, signaling…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it’s bringing in —…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…Program—formerly known as Proactive IPM Solutions. With a total of $500,000 in funding, the program aims to bolster efforts in identifying and managing invasive pests threatening California agriculture. CDFA Opens…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…from external shocks. 3. Securing the U.S. Nutrition Safety Net The plan includes targeted efforts to prevent fraud and block foreign exploitation of nutrition assistance programs, protecting vital services such…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…push to restrict illegal immigrants from accessing SNAP and other federal benefits. This move—backed by several federal agencies—aims to ensure only eligible U.S. residents receive taxpayer support. Nick applauds the…