…lifestyle, and we can still continue to farm and produce the food they rely on.” Rather than choosing between people and crops, Leimgruber believes we can choose both—with vision, commitment,…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
A new study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Food and Function, has revealed promising results in the fight against sarcopenia—a condition marked by age-related muscle…
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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…food costs. Nick and Josh dig into what that lawsuit could mean for producers nationwide. Hartwig’s insights on trade, water access, and labor are especially valuable. He warns that California’s…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…from farmers and industry advocates concerned about the long-term impact on California’s food production. Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland “A Rude Awakening” for Sacramento “If I win this election,…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…Action Plan. Announced by USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan outlines seven key priorities aimed at protecting American farmland, food systems, and agricultural innovation from both foreign threats…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…Water = Controlling People Bianco framed the issue as one of government control, not climate: “If you want to control people, you control their food and water,” he warned. “This…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…core problem is the failure to provide enough water to keep fertile land productive. Freight, Fuel, and Cost Concerns With gas prices projected to spike, Hartwig highlighted the broader threat…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…Hilton said. “It’s an evil scam.” He argued the policy benefits private equity donors at the expense of food production and even climate integrity. According to Hilton, solar farms raise…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…taken to protect American farmers and the nation’s food supply. “We were close to opening back the ports, but this is going to be delayed for however long it takes…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…decisions have on food production and farm viability. “We have to be so good at what we do here just to be able to compete, really,” Hartwig concluded. For more…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…2015 and 2016, strong international demand and high prices spurred growers to dramatically increase acreage. Countries like China and India looked like high-growth markets, prompting many farmers to plant new…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…foods, low-sugar options, and added-fiber products are rising in popularity. Growth Outlook for Retail and Food Processing Retail food sales in Mexico are projected to grow by 5.9% annually through…