…has remained largely unchanged at around 7 million acre-feet per year. This stability in consumption masks a dramatic shift in allocation. As urban water use has risen, agriculture’s share has…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
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CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
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Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
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Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
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APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is in response to recent detections of the disease in residential citrus plants across multiple counties. The updated quarantines affect the following areas: Coto de…
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
…Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture Trade Disparity Raises Concerns South African officials point out that the country maintains an average tariff rate of just 7.6% on U.S. imports, and 77%…
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…