…are at 118% of normal capacity. However, only 30% of the state’s water supply comes from snowpack, which often goes to the ocean. The conversation also touch on the bird…
Specialized Aircraft Ejecting Millions of Mediterranean Fruit Flies
…government aircraft is ejecting millions of Mediterranean fruit flies over the Bay Area. According to a release from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the government is waging…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…to bolster small and very small meat and poultry processors across the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance access to critical food safety information, facilitate interstate sales of inspector-approved…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers
By kallahar, via Wikimedia Commons Continuing to focus on maximizing California’s water supplies, the Bureau of Reclamation has announced another increase in water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) working to control Mediterranean fruit fly populations using the sterile insect technique, which involves releasing sterilized male flies to disrupt reproduction. This method has…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
…Assembly Bill 942 is a major step in the wrong direction, according to the Western Tree Net Association (WTNA), California’s farmers and food processors made multi-million-dollar investments by entering into…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…ensuring a stable food supply. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…Nick and Lorrie also shared an email from listener on a recent show topic where they talked about the impact of artificial food dyes on children’s behavior. The listener shared…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home….
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The Pacific Northwest had a favorable growing season with mild winter and timely rains, though it slowed early progress. Demand is strong, particularly for…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
…will release the yield forecast for the 2025-2026 season on May 12, with a detailed report in July. Meanwhile, the North American asparagus market faces tight supply, but imports and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…children. The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA’s contradictory findings on the dye’s safety…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
A school tray showing a reimbursable school breakfast for grades Kindergarten through 12. Also shows MyPlate food groups applied to school breakfast. Find Team Nutrition resources for school breakfast. U.S….
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…