…social media. These regionally tailored strategies are grounded in research, targeting specific consumer interests such as fitness, health, and beauty. Fleishmann explained, “In Eastern Asian markets, we focus on almonds’…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…announced restrictions on GE corn imports, citing concerns about environmental and health impacts despite extensive scientific evidence confirming the safety of these products. U.S. officials argued that Mexico’s actions violated…
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
…The CWC, founded in 1987, works to develop both domestic and international markets for California walnuts and supports health research related to walnut consumption. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (or APHIS) will provide an additional 3 million electronic identification (EID) tags for U.S…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…of the American Society of Agronomy. They discuss the upcoming 2025 California Plant and Soil Health Conference scheduled for early February in Visalia. The conference will focus on delivering agronomic…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
…Know (3.48 MB) (also in Spanish (4.26 MB)) Poster | Screwworm: An International Threat to Human and Animal Health (958.86 KB) Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
…2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee” report for the years 2025 through 2030. Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers Janet DeJesus with the U. S. Department of Health…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…almonds, from zero-waste production to significant health benefits. She concludes with an optimistic message about the industry’s future. Sabrina has this week’s Almond Update from the Almond Board of California….
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…“They’re really high in fiber and other nutrients,” she said, with potential for use in health-conscious products. On the health front, almonds positively impact gut, heart, and brain health. “There…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
…advice ignores strong scientific evidence about beef’s essential role in a healthy diet. Mark Eisele, NCBA President and Wyoming rancher, emphasizes that most Americans already eat beef within healthy limits….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…Public Health Advisor for the SAS Institute. They discuss the recent USDA federal order regarding raw milk and its connection to avian influenza. With the emergence of H5N1 in California’s…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…protect public health and prevent further outbreaks following the detection of the virus in raw milk samples in California. Dr. Meg Schaefer, an epidemiologist and National Public Health Advisor for…