…resources. They cited an SFGATE article, noting that 80% of California’s water is wasted by flowing into the ocean. Southern California receives only 30% of its water supply from the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…per hundredweight, with summer contracts approaching $18. The conversation emphasized the need to balance supply and demand, particularly with tariffs from Mexico and Canada affecting exports. Wisconsin’s cheese production is…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
…and aluminum, remain in place. The Council condemned these measures as “unfair,” warning they continue to damage supply chains, hinder investment, and erode business confidence. Manufacturers are urging both governments…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
…techniques to a much more abundant land supply than they had. For example, they generally preferred oxen to horses for plowing. Furthermore, the Germans showed a long-term tendency to keep…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
…economic stability and supply chains. Bloomberg reports that the tariff escalation comes amid an ongoing standoff between the two countries, partly driven by U.S. accusations that China is contributing to…
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
…prunes. CPB represents 99% of the U.S. supply and nearly 40% of the global supply. The campaign, running throughout April, emphasizes the environmental benefits, nutritional value, and economic importance of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…The initiative, funded by a public-private academic partnership, includes solar panels over Turlock Irrigation District canals. The project reduces evaporation, improves water quality, and cuts maintenance costs. It could supply…
Surplus Broiler Eggs Offer a Potential Solution to Rising Table Egg Prices
…been lost due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This has tightened egg supply and driven prices higher. To help offset shortages, some have proposed redirecting surplus broiler hatchery eggs…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…costs are straining household budgets. She also pointed out that this follows the USDA’s earlier $1 billion cut to funding for family farmers who supply food banks. “People are struggling…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the food traceability rule by 30 months to allow for better coordination across the supply chain,…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…a map for planned applications or sign up for email and text alerts. “Managing pests is essential for protecting public health, the environment, and food supply stability,” said Karen Morrison,…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…trade and a strong supply chain,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “But these fees could further strain an industry that has already seen financial losses on most major crops over…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…the industry remains a vital force in national economic stability. According to the report, agriculture’s economic impact has grown nearly 25% since the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resilience amid supply chain…