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APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…Ag Meter,” to address his candidacy and share his views on issues critical to the state’s agriculture sector. In a candid and passionate conversation, Bianco did not hold back when…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…of the most pressing issues in California agriculture: the ongoing farm labor shortage and its ties to immigration policy. Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry Hopeful—but Realistic—Outlook…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…of everyday Californians. He made it clear that his administration would prioritize protecting agriculture and local communities rather than enabling policies driven by lobbying groups. Bianco Blasts the Push for…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…As part of a broader enforcement action targeting 14 countries, this move places South Africa in a precarious economic position—despite its historically open trade relationship with the U.S. U.S. Citrus…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
A Strategic Blueprint for Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture In a significant move to fortify the nation’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a comprehensive National Farm Security…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
In the late 18th century, a young Massachusetts farm boy named Eli Whitney unknowingly set the stage for a major turning point in American agriculture. At just 12 years old,…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…to agriculture, land use, and rural representation. Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price” “Everyone has just had enough,” Bianco said. “California is in crisis, and…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…agriculture, energy policy, and how he plans to restore common sense to Sacramento. With growing frustration across the state’s ag community, Hilton’s remarks resonated as both a critique of current…
Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California”
…like agriculture, public safety, and local governance. With his blend of frontline experience and no-nonsense messaging, Bianco is positioning himself as a candidate for Californians tired of politics as usual….
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms A Unified Call to Action The Blueprint has formally reached out to several influential leaders—including former President Donald Trump, U.S.…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
Southern Border Ports Shut Down to Protect U.S. Livestock Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced an immediate and sweeping halt to livestock imports through the southern border in response to…