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Mexico’s Appetite for U.S. Agriculture Reaches New Heights Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
The landscape of global agricultural trade is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is this more evident than in the surging demand from one of...

by AGC News
May 283 min read
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New CASP Tool Helps Almond Growers Navigate NRCS Conservation Funding
California almond growers have a new advantage when it comes to pursuing conservation funding. The Almond Board of California (ABC)...

by AGC News
May 142 min read
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The Secret to Stronger Orchards: How Topping & Hedging Unlock Higher Yields
In the dynamic landscape of California agriculture, sustaining a high-performing nut orchard requires more than traditional inputs like...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 112 min read
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Newsom Pushes Back as USDA Slashes $47M in Food Bank Funds
Federal Funds Yanked Without Warning Governor Gavin Newsom is calling out the U.S. Department of Agriculture after it abruptly terminated...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 72 min read
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Navigating Tariffs, Fuel Prices, and Unseen Challenges – The Hidden Forces Drastically Shaping Agriculture Right Now
The agricultural sector is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by a variety of economic and geopolitical challenges. Among...

by Kylie Dow
Apr 43 min read
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Optimizing Peak Bloom Performance: The Ag Center’s Must-Have Products for a Successful Season
With bloom season in full swing, The Ag Center is actively supplying growers with premier products designed to optimize crop health,...

by Kylie Dow
Mar 72 min read
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Navigating the 2025 Harvest: Overcoming Logistics Challenges for Growers
As California's 2025 harvest season approaches, growers have an exciting opportunity to optimize their operations and enhance...

by Kylie Dow
Mar 52 min read
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Governor Newsom’s Pesticide Ban Intensifies Rodent Crisis for California Farmers
California’s agricultural sector is facing an escalating challenge due to a significant increase in rodent populations, including...

by Kylie Dow
Feb 192 min read
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Trump's Tariff Shift: What It Means for California's Agriculture and Economy
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders imposing significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and...

by Kylie Dow
Feb 102 min read
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Trump Administration Rescinds Freeze on USDA Grants and Loans Amid Backlash
The Trump administration issued a temporary suspension of federal grants, loans, and financial assistance on January 28, 2025. However,...

by Kylie Dow
Jan 302 min read
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Total Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland Rises, But Chinese Holdings Fall in 2023
In 2023, total foreign ownership of U.S. farmland increased by 1.58 million acres, driven largely by European investments in renewable...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jan 201 min read
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FDA Bans the Use of Red Dye 3 in Beverages, Candy and Other Foods
Food manufacturers will have until January 15, 2027 to reformulate their products, while drug companies will have until or January 18...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jan 152 min read
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USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program (MASC) by $650 Million
FSA is providing an additional $650M in funding for the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extending the dea...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jan 82 min read
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US Wins Trade Dispute Against Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
The USMCA panel agreed with the United States on all seven legal claims, finding that Mexico’s measures to ban genetically modified corn...

by Sara VanderPoel
Jan 62 min read
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H-2A Wage Rates Rising More Than 4% Nationally in 2025 With California Reaching $19.97/hr
Last week, the Federal Register announced that the H-2A minimum wage is set to increase by an average of 4.47% nationally in 2025, with...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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South Africa Approved Permits to Import U.S. Genetically-engineered Corn After Drop in Domestic Production
South Africa could import 800,000 tonnes of corn in 2023-24 after producing its smallest corn crop in five years at 13.3 million tonnes...

by Sara VanderPoel
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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BLM Announces Partnerships to Boost Wild Horse Adoptions And Save Taxpayers Millions
Together, these agreements could help save taxpayers roughly $160 million by reducing the costs to care for unadopted wild horses and...

by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Agriculture Made Up 6 Percent of Total U.S. Import Value in FY 2023
From fiscal years (FY) 2004 to 2023, the value of U.S. imports of agricultural products rose an average 3.7 percent annually, adjusting...

by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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USDA Breaks Ground on New Agricultural Research Technology Center in Davis, California
The two-story 59,000 square foot building will house four ARS research units: Crops Pathology and Genetics, Invasive Species and Pollina...

by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Brazil's Foreign Trade Chamber Rejects the Request to Remove 18% Ethanol Import Tariff
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is expected to press Brazil to reconsider their decision. USDA says the U.S. Grains Council joine...

by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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