…fit—whether in production agriculture, law, agribusiness, or environmental science.” Embracing Technology and Sustainable Practices Looking ahead, FFA members are preparing for a future shaped by precision agriculture, drones, and integrated…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…man has messed up water and if it can be fixed, Angell’s measured but hopeful response was clear: yes, it can — but only if we overcome significant technical, environmental,…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
…out how misguided environmental regulations have crippled the state’s most productive farmland—transforming once-thriving communities into shadows of their former selves. Despite sacrifices made to protect species like Delta smelt, populations…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…water, and natural habitats. This effort supports the third round of national and regional cropland assessments led by the NRCS through CEAP—a multi-agency initiative to quantify the environmental impacts of…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
NCBA Supports Bill to Ease Livestock Hauling Mandates The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is voicing strong support for the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act, a new bill…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…of the agency. The Commission believes the reorganization will enhance the USDA’s capacity to serve agricultural producers and protect the nation’s food supply more effectively. Reporting by Lorrie Boyer for…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees from Washington, D.C. to regional hubs across the country. This move marks the first phase of a broader agency reorganization strategy designed to decentralize operations…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Economic Recovery Program. The berth repair project has also cleared a key hurdle, receiving environmental approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This approval allows construction to begin soon,…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…worsening health outcomes due to environmental mismanagement. Duarte didn’t stop at identifying the problems—he offered solutions. He shared his own draft legislation for comprehensive immigration reform and called for scalable…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…flags about its broader implications. Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety Industry Pushback: Concerns From Major Stakeholders Leading fresh produce stakeholders, including the San Antonio-based Nature Sweet…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…between the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and STAX (Stacked Income Protection Plan). Growers will now be able to enroll their seed cotton base acres in PLC (Price Loss Coverage) while…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
Federal and State Leaders Convene in California’s Central Valley Josh Cook, the newly appointed Region 9 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently traveled to California’s Central Valley…
