…a conference agenda, company directory and more. Exhibit sales and sponsorship opportunities for The Almond Conference 2020 are also now available. Interested parties should visit AlmondConference.com to see what opportunities…
Week in Review: Buyers Weary of Winegrapes, No More Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
…executive order, this time prohibiting the sales of new gas-powered vehicles and equipment over the next 25 years. The rising costs of production in California are making other states more…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order that will prohibit the sales of gasoline-powered vehicles. Under the order, all new passenger vehicles will have to be zero-emission by 2035….
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The three categories for payments through CFAP 2 are price trigger commodities, flat-rate crops, and sales commodities. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…this year. However, as other commodities have seen increases in retail sales, the same opportunity is there for pumpkin sales. Pumpkin demand may remain as strong or stronger compared to…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…for the current market year. Sales have also been made for 527,500 metric tons for the coming 2020-2021 marketing year. “These sales commitments are profound, and like in any other…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
…and that included walnuts. California Walnut Board and Commission’s Abhi Kulkarni said growers who saw sales impacted during a four-month period could apply for aid, and that deadline has been…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…sales assessments, and even postage. The department also noted the expenses have to be with a USDA-accredited certifying agent. To find out more about the program and apply, visit the program’s webpage by…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
…watermelons have now also been made eligible for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act funding support for sales losses. Payment rates have also been corrected for walnuts, pistachios, green…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the need for more reliable oversight within the organic sector is due to the rapidly expanding organic market. Sales of organic agricultural products in the U.S. increased by more than…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…unsolicited merchandise from a seller who creates fake customer reviews to boost sales. CDFA is directing anyone who may have received a mysterious package of seeds to not open, ship,…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…31 sales period so producers can take advantage of these changes as soon as possible.” Some of the changes to the program include the addition of premium subsidies to help…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…do come.” Operations with more than $250,000 in average annual sales over the last three years that are covered by the PSR are subject to routine facility inspections. CDFA will…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…are now spending significantly more time at home. The report reflected that processed cheese sales increased by 20 percent and white milk sales increase by more than 10 percent during…