…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…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…away unnecessary regulations and reject massive tax breaks in favor of restoring a fair economic environment across all sectors. A Call for Election Reform Bianco supported an initiative to require…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…This isn’t just a technical initiative—it’s a political and civic movement. The Blueprint calls for shared accountability among all levels of government. Only by overcoming bureaucratic delays and regulatory roadblocks,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…Valley, should be used to grow the healthy produce that feeds the nation. He blasts what he terms “climatism” and the “scam” of imported solar infrastructure subsidized by taxpayers and…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
…and ensuring economic stability for agricultural communities. Balancing Urban and Rural Futures The Reservoir is more than a technology hub—it’s a rural development initiative. “We are passionate about rural sustainability,”…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…on hull rot prevention in almonds and how Quash® Fungicide plays a key role in protecting yield. If you grow almonds, grapes, or other crops, this episode is your frontline…
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…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…family-run farms. “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers Permanent Death Tax Relief A cornerstone of the bill is the permanent estate tax exemption—set at $15 million…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…“And yet we’re demonizing our farmers.” Tangipa expressed frustration over a newly approved $750 million Hollywood tax credit, calling it an example of Sacramento “picking winners and losers” based on…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…$750 million tax credit, the state’s agricultural industry continues to be strangled by overregulation and neglected by policymakers. He criticized the state’s one-party control for advancing costly mandates, citing the…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…focused on U.S. mushroom production. This initiative aims to collect vital data on a sector that, while niche, plays a significant economic and agricultural role. NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out a new assistance initiative designed to support America’s specialty crop growers as they face mounting economic pressures. The program…