…Foods, the 139-year-old brand based in Walnut Creek, California, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is now seeking new ownership. Del Monte’s Chapter 11 Signals Shift in U.S….
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…groundwater—water that farmers are currently barred from using for their crops under SGMA. The situation raises serious questions about the priorities of California’s environmental policy and whether it fairly balances…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…help producers address these challenges directly. Whether it’s recruiting and retaining workers, investing in pest control and crop protection technologies, or adapting to shifting market demands, growers can apply funds…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…Environmental Contradictions and Global Concerns Leimgruber pointed to the irony of lithium battery production, which requires immense water resources, and raised alarms about environmental groups supporting overseas food production that…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…political challenges to environmental restrictions, Leimgruber is keenly aware that California farmers are under pressure. Yet his focus remains on innovation—not politics. “We’re going to be limited on land. We’re…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…Pierce’s Disease, a bacterial infection primarily spread by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a destructive, invasive pest. The program is now reauthorized through March 1, 2031, ensuring sustained protection and investment in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…benefits—including high antioxidant content and natural melatonin—make it a summertime essential. And for producers, it’s a thoughtful look at how environmental conditions and rootstock selections affect yield, quality, and long-term…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…water infrastructure and restoring full allocations to the people who feed the nation? Josh and Nick question whether the supposed environmental benefits of solar are as clear-cut as presented. From…
Advocating for Growers and Farmworkers in California Ag
…and packing houses to advocate for our growers and their workers.” The League doesn’t stop there. It also leads initiatives to help growers update equipment to meet environmental standards. “We…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
…Italy’s decision to halt solar development on farmland until its impact on food quality is better understood. Additionally, there are environmental concerns about the inability to recycle solar panels once…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…developing evidence-based policies that do not unintentionally undermine California’s environmental goals. Balancing Innovation with Environmental Responsibility Biomass holds potential as a renewable energy source and a sustainable solution for agricultural…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…These workers get extorted weekly once they arrive.” 9. Long-Term Residents Deserve Protection Cunha passionately advocated for undocumented workers who have lived in the U.S. for decades, paid taxes, and…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
…in collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has released proposed regulatory modifications to restrict the use of 1,3-D. These steps follow a 45-day public comment period…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…and Sustainability The Almond Board of California’s June update highlights international trade negotiations, environmental stewardship tours, and the importance of China’s facility registration renewals for almond exports. The message is…
