…Support To streamline the application process, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers using data from existing crop insurance records. Farmers may also contact their…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…operate under some of the strictest environmental regulations in the world, argue that some international competitors gain an unfair advantage by presenting their products as sustainable despite engaging in environmentally…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…Protects Poultry Supply Management Canada recently enacted new legislation that further codifies the protection of its poultry supply management system. The law prevents future trade agreements from altering the system’s…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
…United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The move strengthens the organization’s ability to represent the fresh produce and floral sectors on the world stage, particularly as new packaging and environmental regulations…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…page. A formal notice of this quarantine update will also appear in the Federal Register. About Citrus Greening (HLB): HLB is caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus and transmitted…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…denounced what he sees as hypocrisy in California’s environmental policies. “Nothing that they say makes sense,” Bianco said. “At one point they’re saying we can’t drive a motorcycle through the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…unique combination of high minimum wage, strict environmental rules, and mounting tariffs is squeezing small and mid-size growers out of the industry. “We’ve been operating in crisis mode for a…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…continued innovation in crop science, biotechnology, and sustainable practices remains protected and domestically driven. 5. Prioritizing America First in USDA Programs Rollins reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the “America First”…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…time is running out,” he said. “They’re rushing through dangerous legislation while they still can.” Solar’s Environmental Hypocrisy Bianco took aim at environmental contradictions: “They say you can’t ride a…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…interagency collaboration between federal and state governments They stress that these actions are essential to ensure long-term economic sustainability, environmental balance, and climate resilience. Beyond Infrastructure: A Call for Partnership…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…environmental overreach. He promises to bring common sense back to California—starting with water access, labor reform, and restoring balance in Sacramento. Whether you’re a grower, rancher, or simply ag-curious, today’s…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…It’s all driven by private equity and political donors,” Hilton claimed. Environmental Concerns and Economic Costs Hilton argued that the solar panels aren’t even environmentally friendly. “They’re made in China,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…Hilton even proposes legal actions and agency appointments to roll back overreach from agencies like CARB and the State Water Resources Control Board. Nick and Josh push Hilton on what…
