…skyrocket—12 to 14 times higher than in years past. These costs span everything from worker safety requirements to administrative paperwork and recordkeeping for water and pesticide use. The regulatory landscape,…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…in coal-fired factories, shipped across the ocean on super tankers, polluting the air. It’s a scam,” he said. “It doesn’t help the environment and it’s not sustainable.” Solar Heat Impacting…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…show is the USDA’s unveiling of the National Farm Security Action Plan. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins rolled out a sweeping federal initiative designed to safeguard U.S. agriculture from foreign…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…his remarks, Trump suggested that farmers should be “put in charge” of determining which undocumented workers are essential to their operations and should be permitted to stay. The plan would…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…and heat illness regulations. However, the bill did not mandate specific rule changes, leaving those decisions up to the Standards Board. Broad-Based Industry Opposition The coalition comprises a diverse range…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…“When we put the dates on walnuts, as far as the shelf life, it’s over a year long,” said Jameson. He noted that major retailers often plan their walnut supply…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…rose by five points to 60. Notably, 24% of producers believe now is a good time to invest in their operations. However, this optimism is restrained—54% of respondents plan to…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…a working almond processing facility, offering firsthand exposure to food safety protocols, value-added processing, and product quality standards. These in-person exchanges help build lasting relationships while encouraging cooperation in areas…
Extreme Heat Blamed for California Cherry Shortfall
The California cherry crop took a significant hit this year, and according to industry veteran Michael Jameson of Morada Produce, the weather is largely to blame. Extreme Heat Blamed for…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out Farming in Holtville near El Centro, Leimgruber specializes in alfalfa and a rotation of vegetables. Despite extreme heat and minimal rainfall—only about two…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
Michael Jameson of Morada Produce Discusses a Historic Season for California Cherries A Season Marked by Extreme Heat and Low Volume California’s 2025 cherry harvest saw a dramatic downturn, with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…how a perfect storm of heat stress, poor pollination conditions, and tree fatigue from two historically large crops led to this year’s shortfall—just 4.8 million cartons harvested, down from over…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…state, focusing on pre-harvest agricultural water requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR). One major outreach effort included participation in the Western Food Safety Conference held in Salinas, where…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…allocations under SGMA, solar is a practical Plan B to keep land viable and generate income. But the conversation quickly evolves into a powerful and often heated debate about what…