…million per year. The study highlights the financial benefits of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease Control Program. If the GWSS spread unchecked, the study estimates…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…encourage the Trump Administration to quickly come to a resolution with our trading partners that benefits both our national security and our food security. The news of additional tariffs, as…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…risk protection against market declines at no cost to producers,” said Brenda Archuleta, deputy state executive director. Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
…aimed at streamlining food safety and water quality regulatory reporting in California. The study has identified key milestones, program barriers, opportunities for improvement, and related implementation actions. Future milestones include…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…Bill 1264, which aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032. These foods are linked to 32 health conditions, including obesity and ADHD. The bill faces challenges in…
Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet
…expand their definition of value to include price, quality, relevance, convenience, and experience, they continue incorporating meat into 90% of home-cooked meals,” says Rick Stein, vice president of fresh foods…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…role of the Food and Drug Administration in ensuring food safety. In the last segment, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer discussed the growing gray wolf population in California, which has…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…both food bank funding and individual food assistance programs will worsen food insecurity nationwide. SNAP provides nine meals for every meal offered by food banks, making it a major part…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…food safety. Serving on the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
…enhancing transparency and food safety. The final rule, issued in 2022 under the Food Safety Modernization Act, mandates additional traceability record-keeping for entities involved in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
…to local food banks. The bill aims to strengthen the partnership between farmers, food banks, and families, ensuring continued access to healthy food. Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. It is National Farmworker Safety Week with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papgani “The AgMeter.” A special feature on farmworker emergencies…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…