…role in advising the CDFA Secretary on rodent-related research, with a particular emphasis on studies funded by surcharges. These research efforts aim to improve pest management strategies that significantly impact…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…weather patterns, irrigation needs, and pest management to protect the crop and maximize yield. If the favorable conditions persist, the industry could see excellent production numbers, supporting both domestic and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…raising concerns about national security and private property rights. Suggestions for water conservation included forest management, cleaning Delta pumps, and expanding reservoirs. The hosts agreed on the complexity of the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…weather and disease management strategies for crops. The second segment of AgNet News Hour opens with the hosts discussing the closure of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Bakersfield,…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
…continue analyzing whether these predicted patterns hold. If they do, the Pacific Northwest and California may experience significant wildfire activity, reinforcing the urgency of fire prevention and management efforts. Wildfire…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…proof the mandate. Supporters of the mandate deemed it safe because of Congress not being able to change it. With the Congressional Review Act in place. As the CRA allows…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
…excellence program. These prestigious awards honor exceptional wine grape growers and industry professionals who demonstrate innovation, environmental and community stewardship and a lasting impact on California’s wine grape industry. The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…received positive feedback from farming groups. The conversation also covered the Strengthening Local Processing Act (.pdf), which supports small meat and poultry processors by providing access to information, inspector-approved products,…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
A reintroduced bill aims to help small meat processors around the nation. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Tina Smith (D-MN) reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, a bipartisan initiative designed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…between the U.S. and Mexico, including a water pact violation leading to crop and livestock losses in southern Texas and Mexico’s refusal to allow U.S. aircraft to release sterile insects…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
by Alan Reid, via Wikimedia Commons The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…Additionally, the potential impact of solar panels on agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, was debated. Concerns included reduced crop yields and the disposal of end-of-life solar panels. The discussion emphasized the…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…compliance by April 6, 2026, and very small farms by April 5, 2027. The rule addresses pre-harvest agricultural water used in growing activities that may come into contact with produce…