Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine (SOS) Courtesy of CDFA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…input costs, leading to high prices. Production rebounded in 2023, causing prices to drop, and remained similar in 2024. Mexico surpassed Canada as the largest export market for US fresh…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…emphasized the project’s importance for global food security, given the volatility in potash prices and the geopolitical risks associated with current suppliers. In this week’s Almond Update Michelle Penny, the food…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…warned that an oversupply could be just as problematic. A bumper crop may seem ideal, but if supply outpaces demand, prices drop, and growers struggle to remain profitable. Maintaining a…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
…harvest in the Salinas Valley, with potential losses and increased food prices. The bureau estimates that 55,000 migrant workers are essential for the valley’s operations, and their absence could lead…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…of how food gets from farm to table. SEEAG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between farmers and the community by educating students and the public about…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…targeting ultra processed foods and food dyes. The conversation highlights how this order will affect school meals, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. They explore the prevalence of…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…schedule appointments for application. Further information can be found at farmers.gov/food-safety. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…prices fall below reference prices. DMC Program: Open from January 16 to March 15, 2025. This program assists dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average…
Avocado Industry Facing Shortage
…prices in the coming weeks. Mexico is experiencing a shortage of all avocado sizes, with quality issues like checkerboarding. Columbia will supply the East Coast until May, but only meet…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…For more information and for a listing of emergency livestock animal shelters, contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and/or visit the CDFA Facebook page. I’m Lori Boyer…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…food systems and increase access to healthy foods,” said Louis Aspey, Acting Chief of NRCS. “We’re also excited for this opportunity to add experienced Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators to…