…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
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Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
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Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…“Prebiotics are the food and water conditioners that keep that pond healthy.” Some farms also use enzymes, essential oils, and phytogens to support digestion and immunity, depending on calf risk…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
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Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…for policy makers to truly understand how their decisions impact the people who keep America’s food system moving. This powerful conversation highlights the strain on California’s freight operators, the ripple…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Oakland. Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress The delegation included a senior official from Morocco’s National Office of Food Safety, along with agricultural importers and industry leaders. During the roundtable…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
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HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
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California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…in California’s water governance. If you care about food, water, or the future of agriculture, this is an episode you can’t miss. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…emphasized that the reorganization reinforces the USDA’s commitment to core services such as plant health, food safety, and inspection integrity—critical areas that directly impact growers and consumers. According to Melban,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…American food safety and production systems. Also making waves: a major trade agreement with the European Union. With 15% tariffs still in place on European imports and zero tariffs on…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
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