…have government regulations that are making it more costly more difficult to farm. I always say to people you know if we can get people working on our family farms…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…insurance. It’d be great to get some road repairs done. So maybe your service bills can come down a little bit. And to back off on your air resource board regulations,…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…is pushing 45,000 farms out of business every year and why younger generations are turning away from farming altogether. With a focus on both national and California-specific challenges—like burdensome regulations…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…almond exports in their weekly Almond Update feature segment. The US paused tariffs on China for 90 days, while the EU delayed new regulations. The U.S.-UK trade deal, announced on…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…about the environmental groups’ petition to the Trump administration to enforce regulations on Colorado River water use, potentially reducing agricultural water allocation. The debate highlights the tension between environmental conservation…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…California’s leading farm bankruptcies, with 216 Chapter 12 filings nationwide in 2024, 17 from California. Key issues include high input costs, labor regulations, and natural disasters. The American Farm Bureau…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…melon trade, driven by consumer preferences and agricultural developments. Navigating these market conditions requires careful monitoring of supply chains, food safety regulations, and environmental influences. As climate patterns shift, producers…
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
…Kern County face longer travel times for essential agricultural services, potentially disrupting local farming operations. Meanwhile, the dissolution of key EPA offices may affect air quality regulations and climate initiatives….
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
…regulations that would particularly impact small and medium-sized pork producers. The legislation responds to California’s Proposition 12, which sets minimum space standards for farm animals and restricts the sale of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…from $60,000 to $44,000 per acre due to water shortages. High costs of inputs like fuel and labor, coupled with poor commodity prices and environmental regulations, are straining farmers. The…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
…stakeholders on finalizing the WOTUS regulations. Mary Thomas Hart from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association raises concerns about the need for clear EPA guidance to help landowners and farmers make…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…which are not subject to these regulations, will gain a competitive edge in global markets. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s all for helping the U.S. shipbuilding industry and standing…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…allows residents to receive alerts before restricted pesticides are applied in their area. SprayDays provides information on restricted material pesticides, a category subject to the state’s strictest regulations. These include…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…fees and regulations are due by March 24. Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…