…to prescribe them as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Expanding the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP): Ensuring all students, regardless of school district, have access to fresh produce…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…eventually become citizens—while maintaining standards and accountability.” He highlighted Homegrown’s certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an American-based program focused on labor responsibility and fair practices. On Trade, Tariffs,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…industry and its growing season. Joining the program is Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, who shares an in-depth update on this year’s crop. Following…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…State agriculture graduate and former Bulldog football player, Wade still makes time for games and remains deeply connected to the Central Valley community. “I love high school sports and seeing…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…vegetables, particularly in school lunch programs. The International Fresh Produce Association has proposed policy updates, pushing for expanded produce prescriptions in federal healthcare and broader access to nutrition education. Finally,…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…care and the environment, it’s now just about showing it.” She points to the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program as a prime example. The BQA program promotes best practices in…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Federation (AFBF) economist Danny Munch in a report from AgNet West’s Lorrie Boyer. USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Who Is Eligible for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program?…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…State University’s Morrison School of Agribusiness, estimates that the 17% duty could raise U.S. retail tomato prices by approximately 8.5%. “This duty will make fresh tomatoes more expensive for U.S….
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Tanimura & Antle’s collaboration spans California, Mexico, and Yuma, bringing extensive resources and experience to the startups incubated through The Reservoir. A new startup has already joined the program, signaling…
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
…the State Water Resources Control Board, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and various pesticide regulatory bodies. He criticized what he described as “madness” from CARB, including mandates that push Tier…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…Program—formerly known as Proactive IPM Solutions. With a total of $500,000 in funding, the program aims to bolster efforts in identifying and managing invasive pests threatening California agriculture. CDFA Opens…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
…page. A formal notice of this quarantine update will also appear in the Federal Register. About Citrus Greening (HLB): HLB is caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus and transmitted…
