…president Jeff Bitter, suggest reducing California’s vineyard acreage from 550,000 to 500,000 acres to help balance supply and demand. Marlena agrees, predicting a recovery by 2027–2028 as the industry stabilizes….
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…early September in other regions. With newer varieties like Golden Hills and Lost Hills reducing alternate bearing swings, California pistachio yields continue to climb while maintaining strong quality standards. Global…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…about agriculture’s capacity for innovation. He highlighted Syngenta’s work in developing cutting-edge crop protection and seed technologies that help farmers increase yields while reducing environmental impact. He also called on…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…pest management. Daren Deftereos noted the challenge of making advanced tools affordable for farmers, while also reducing reliance on traditional herbicides and pesticides. The goal, he explained, is environmentally friendly…
Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than Ever
…immune response can burn through up to half a pound of glucose daily, significantly reducing feed efficiency and weight gain. If not supported with adequate nutrition and gut health tools,…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…introduced by Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation aims to reinstate critical transportation exemptions for livestock haulers, reducing regulatory burdens that can compromise animal welfare and supply chain efficiency. Reported…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…agency operations by reducing administrative redundancies and relocating key departments to five strategically selected regional hubs. These changes are designed to improve operational efficiency while maintaining all critical functions related…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades The grant is part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MARAD)—a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation, reducing highway congestion, and…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…pressure is the significant drop in commodity prices, which have returned to the levels seen in 2018 and 2019. These lower prices are reducing farm income across a wide range…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…United States. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for advancing USDA’s inspection capabilities, reducing foodborne illnesses, and strengthening regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain. Five-Point Food Safety Plan…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…reducing foreign competition, it could also strain the broader supply chain and impact pricing for retailers and consumers alike. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…go to the grocery store and think food just appears. They don’t understand what it takes to grow it.” He praised California farmers for being increasingly innovative—reducing alfalfa inputs, improving…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…taxes, reducing regulation, and appointing common-sense people.” He highlighted the 4,000+ gubernatorial appointments he would control, particularly to agencies like CARB and the State Water Resources Control Board. Fixing the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….