…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…so too does the need for transparency and accountability in marketing and sourcing. Consumers, now more than ever, are looking beyond the label and demanding proof that their food choices…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Capital. It’s now positioning itself as a launchpad for the next generation of agricultural innovation, ensuring America’s food supply remains resilient and cutting-edge. Reported by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…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
…principle across all USDA programs, including farm loans, food safety standards, and procurement policies. 6. Safeguarding Plant and Animal Health Controlling the introduction and spread of plant pests and animal…
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…
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…
Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California”
…like agriculture, public safety, and local governance. With his blend of frontline experience and no-nonsense messaging, Bianco is positioning himself as a candidate for Californians tired of politics as usual….
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…