To further assist growers, Coalition of Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship has released a new bi-lingual educational video featuring Dr. Douglas Amaral, a specialist in agricultural science. The video focuses on…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…environmentally sensitive—but that means they often require more frequent applications and closer monitoring, further increasing operational costs. Feeding the Nation Amid Mounting Pressures California’s agricultural might is unparalleled, producing more…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West. It’s a jam-packed show that covers the pressing issues, inspiring interviews, and innovative ideas shaping California’s agricultural future. Rail Solutions and Tariff Updates…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…The report outlines recommendations for improving childhood nutrition, reducing exposure to harmful substances, and promoting healthier lifestyles. However, agricultural stakeholders argue that the omission of farmers overlooks a crucial perspective…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…significant threat to California’s citrus industry, which is a vital part of the state’s agriculture. Researchers and agricultural officials continue to work on strategies for disease management, including biological control…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…in the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize agricultural trade and ensure that U.S. producers are equipped to compete on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates on American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
…their 1804 expedition. His instructions were to provide information on what he called agricultural paradises that are west of the Mississippi, and not only areas of land for crops and…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…connected to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, and noted that former President Donald Trump, may be unaware of the crisis despite his past efforts to protect agricultural land from similar…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…agricultural landscape on this week’s episode of the AgNet News Hour from AgNet West. We’re bringing you the latest updates on the ongoing tariff discussions, the future of the Farm…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…
Key Dates for Growers and Agricultural Professionals
Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…Nick, Josh and Lorrie talk about the push by 365 agricultural groups for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act to maintain federal control over pesticide labeling under the EPA. The bill,…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
Agave Amante Darmanin, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers are embracing a significant agricultural shift by increasingly growing agave, a resilient and drought-tolerant crop. Agave, best known for its role as…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…