…encompasses key aspects such as tax rates, border security, and national security, aiming to create lasting improvements across multiple sectors. A significant component of the conversation highlights the impact this…
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…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…this event is a game-changer. “It’s a chance to go beyond the headlines and really dive into the data, trials, and innovations that are shaping our future,” he explained. Global…
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…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…This partnership came at a pivotal moment in global trade, with Taiwan emerging as a major market hungry for these fresh exports. “Taiwan had a ferocious appetite for white flesh…
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…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…may undermine its ability to provide glyphosate-based products to farmers and other professional users as well. The potential move would mark a dramatic shift in global agriculture and could have…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
…volume will exceed that of 2024—a season that marked a return to normal production levels after years of fluctuation. California Pride in Every Grape LeMay also emphasized the enduring global…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
The California State Assembly passed a bill led by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom to create a honey bee health program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture earlier this year….
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…meet demand. The farm operates globally — in Mexico, Peru, the U.S., and South Africa — with 80% of production still company-owned. Navigating Tariffs and Trade The global nature of…