…debate around the bill continues, industry groups are carefully watching how its components will shape the future of agriculture, rural economies, and national food security. Whether through tax reform or…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…July. This steady supply ensures that consumers will continue to find California avocados on store shelves throughout the summer. Industry experts say these favorable conditions—combined with sustained promotional momentum—are strengthening…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
…as consistent supply and targeted marketing keep strawberries in focus amid broader fruit competition. Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted the oriental fruit fly quarantine in Garden Grove, located in Orange County. This marks a crucial victory for pest…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…with Raley’s Food for Families program to ensure more families get nutritious dairy foods. Plus, there’s a bill in the works that would allow schools to serve whole and 2%…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…and Processing — delivered a clear warning: “We’re in a crisis and it’s going to get worse.” His comments reflect mounting urgency as California’s water supply issues deepen, particularly on…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…To put the scale of this loss into perspective, 300,000 acre-feet is enough water to supply 3.3 million people for an entire year. Instead of serving communities or irrigating California’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…sign of how new trade tariffs and policies are reshaping global supply chains. Learn what this means for your crops, your bottom line, and the broader agricultural economy. Will these…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…has provided 311 research grants, investing over $60 million in protecting vineyards across the state. For more information, growers are encouraged to visit the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the food sector. “Pistachio green,” a distinct color associated with the nut, is becoming popular in fashion, further boosting the nut’s visibility and appeal across diverse industries. Kreps welcomed…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…this hits your bottom line and what’s needed to get our supply chains moving smoothly again. Next up, we dig into the rise of produce theft, highlighted by a recent…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…Project Apis, a non-profit dedicated to bee research. These losses threaten not just the beekeeping industry but California’s food supply, which relies heavily on pollination. Assembly Bill 1042 addresses the…