The Vietnam government announced that it’s revising its Most Favored Nation Tariff Rates. As of December 30, the import tax on corn from all origins drops from five percent to…
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
…effective.” Contest entries will need to be submitted before Friday, December 17 for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card. More information about the contest, including rules and…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…normal year.” Pistachio production in Iran is lower than average due to a significant freeze that impacted significant growing regions. Matoian explained that another major competitor, Turkey, also has lower…
Cool Blooming Plant for the Holiday Season
…The Thanksgiving Cactus is timed to flower in November/December whereas it’s December/January for the Christmas Cactus. They like and do best in bright, natural light; a medium to high light…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…local FSA county office or be postmarked by December 6. Committee members are responsible for the local administration of federal farm programs. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and…
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
…make decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. To be counted, producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or be postmarked by December…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service seek to rescind two critical habitat regulations finalized in the last days of the Trump administration. In December…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
…submit it by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 10. Listen to Brasil’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…marketing order between the dates of December 6 and December 31. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be mailing ballots and voting instructions to all growers who produced walnuts in California from September…
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
…& Rancher State Committee member, or county Farm Bureau staff member interested in taking a more significant leadership role within the organization. Applications for the program are due December 17….
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…with the first one coming up on December 30, 2021. Those interested in applying are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center. Applications that are received after the specific…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…this event where we can come together and raise some money for a good cause.” TAC returns to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on December…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
…during the California Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting in December. The award recipient will receive $10,000 and a crystal award. Listen to the radio report below. Finalists Selected for 2021…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
…winners will be announced at The Almond Conference in December. Listen to Nicolau’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide…