…per ton, largely influenced by Central Valley heat, low-quality yields, and alternative feed options like canola and almond hulls. “Some dairies are feeding very little to no alfalfa in their…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…headlines, hot weather insights, and a down-to-earth conversation with a true Central Valley farming legend. We kick off the show talking about summer heat and its effects on both people…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…assistance, facilitate business development, and distribute grants to help small and mid-sized producers adapt to changing market conditions. Backed by $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the initiative was…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…world.” Looking Ahead With the USDA’s new farm and food security plan in place, cattle producers across the country are better positioned to protect their herds, ensure food safety, and…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…Mills Association to purchase $1.25 billion of U.S. wheat annually from 2026 to 2030. This long-term purchase plan provides valuable stability to U.S. wheat growers facing fluctuating global demand. Major…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…These favorable conditions extended into early summer, helping to reduce heat stress in orchards and contributing to the improved yield expectations. Outlook Positive for 2025 Harvest With improved weather conditions…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it’s bringing in —…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…4 diesel engines and electric-only farm equipment. “These agencies are doing the damage,” Hilton said. His plan? Replace what he called far-left ideologues with “common-sense people who will be on…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…principle across all USDA programs, including farm loans, food safety standards, and procurement policies. 6. Safeguarding Plant and Animal Health Controlling the introduction and spread of plant pests and animal…
Chad Bianco: “Somebody’s Got to Fix California”
…like agriculture, public safety, and local governance. With his blend of frontline experience and no-nonsense messaging, Bianco is positioning himself as a candidate for Californians tired of politics as usual….
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…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…