…water management solutions. They also touched on the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize and downsize the USDA, including consolidating programs and relocating employees to hubs around the country. Finally, they…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…local economy, due to high production costs and water issues. In the featured Almond Board of California segment, they have partnered with Smoothie King to promote almonds for exercise recovery,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…including water management and economic viability. They discussed the Sumo Mandarin as a favorite variety and the logistics of farming on steep inclines. The interview included a hike to a…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…global trade relationships, saying California, as the largest agricultural state, needs stable markets. “Air, water, and food are essentials,” she said. “And these tariffs are threatening one of them.” Listen…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…failure to meet water treaty obligations, impacting farmers in South Texas. Nick and Lorrie, in this segment, discussed the US Department of Commerce terminated the 2019 US-Mexico tomato suspension agreement,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…Karoline Leavitt for their transparency and commitment to their roles. Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discussed the ongoing water crisis in California, highlighting the mismanagement of water…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions
…but on a bitter, cold February morning in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…first in a series of workshops aimed at helping tree nut growers prepare for upcoming federal water safety rules. The Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Regional Workshop focused on the Food Safety…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…livestock and residents. In the last segment of the Ag Net News Hour, Lorrie and Nick discussed Project Nexus, California’s first solar covered canal, which generates electricity while conserving water….
Late Season Western Mountain Snowpack Boost
Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges needed as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. Rod Bain talks with USDA…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…agriculture news, focusing on weather and drought concerns. California is experiencing better rainfall and snowpack levels, but faces water storage issues. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…