The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits …
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
The Department of Agriculture announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event held February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to …
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions …
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
During the 2020-2021 crop year, California walnut growers and handlers worked together with the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission to advance the industry in new ways. Growers produced …
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds …
Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Convention Keynote Speakers
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced keynote speakers for its upcoming annual convention. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session …
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
Agricultural producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for their needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the …
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12 …
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural …
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
Industry members are making a coordinated effort to address navel orangeworm issues across crop types. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained that cooperation between commodity groups will be …
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
Heading into the winter months means that most growers will be making their plans for the season ahead. Considerations are made for what types of weed pressures and disease problems …
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional food businesses. The funding …
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Bloomberg that the Biden Administration would likely remove some punitive tariffs on Chinese imports. She says there is an ongoing process to try …
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
Thanksgiving can serve as a time to acknowledge the underlying almond industry resilience in making it through a hard year of challenges. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard …