…Produce Safety Program, led the main presentations. They explained how growers can evaluate their pre-harvest water use and adjust practices to meet FSMA standards. The presenters also addressed post-harvest water…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
…the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.—a point Trump cited when imposing earlier rounds of tariffs. Among U.S. exports, soybeans are expected to take the hardest hit under China’s new…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…promotional campaigns, and quality standards, the program aims to maintain the competitiveness of California almonds in the marketplace. California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…underscores the heightened trade tensions between the two economies. The U.S. and EU have faced several trade disputes in recent years, covering issues from digital taxation to agricultural standards. Both…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…owners. The conversation also touched on the Trump administration’s plans to rescind vehicle fuel efficiency standards. The show rounded out with a discussion of the potential deregulation of 31 environmental…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…food costs and force the U.S. to rely on foreign imports that may not meet the same safety standards. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association and a Kentucky…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…requirements for certain farm animals and banned the sale of products from animals not raised in compliance with these standards. “This regulation extends far beyond California’s borders, affecting farmers in…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…with strong prices supporting stability. Only 9% of bankers predict negative cash flow for ranchers in 2025. However, farm equipment sales continued their slump, declining for the 18th consecutive month,…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…and food safety standards, and deep expertise in custom produce processing. In 2006, the company expanded into a 55,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, significantly enhancing its ability to process fresh…
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
DepositPhotos image The European Union (EU) is exploring new import restrictions on certain food products produced under different standards, a move aimed at protecting EU farmers. The proposal is similar…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure science-based standards. The organization also aims to address concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that pose risks to agricultural land and…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…mixes and environmentally friendly. Developing a new active ingredient takes up to 12 years, including rigorous testing. Axios meets national and international residue standards, making it a viable option for…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…in trade aid distribution during previous administrations, especially concerning California’s specialty crops, and briefly delves into the contentious Proposition 12 in California regarding humane hog production standards. The discussions highlight…