…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…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…levels. The season’s outlook will depend heavily on actual harvest yields and global demand trends. Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Export Markets With 70–90% of Minturn’s almonds sold internationally, trade policy…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…many growers are reaching. From automation replacing thousands of jobs to energy and freight costs pricing California agriculture out of the global market, Isom paints a sobering picture of the…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…possible, could they store meat for extended periods. Women and the First Food Preservation Efforts While the men hunted, women played a vital role in food innovation and preservation. One…
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 Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
…years—marked by suppressed returns and fluctuating global demand—Rigg emphasized that 2025 may finally offer a glimmer of hope, thanks in part to California’s ideal growing conditions this spring and summer….
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
…our food comes from. Host Nick Papagni and co-host Josh McGill emphasized the importance of representation for farmers on state boards and in politics. They underscored the lack of understanding…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…exemptions granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) during the pandemic. According to the NCBA, this legislation is critical to protect animal welfare, ensure food supply continuity, and…
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…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
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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…