…California puts forth ambitious goals for the state to meet by 2050. In addressing the future, Morgan advocated for a shift towards understanding soil and plant health, emphasizing the role…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…limited.” The new regulations are intended to protect pollinators and will apply to products that contain the active ingredients clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam. DPR suggests that “those selling, recommending,…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…have been automatic assistance that credits to their account, but now we’re working to provide assistance for folks who did everything they could to pay off those loans,” she said….
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the upcoming 2024 crop year. Producers have until March 15, 2024, to complete their enrollment and make any election changes. The Agriculture Improvement Act of…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux to get more details. To determine which program fits your needs and apply, visit: https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
California is receiving federal support for efforts to address exotic fruit fly outbreaks. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking action against the growing threats posed…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
…inviting U.S. exporters to apply for participation, emphasizing the stability and growth potential in North Asian markets. U.S. exporters have until December 18 to apply for the trade mission. South…
WIC Program at Risk
…for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has partnered with California under the new infrastructure program, contributing over $30 million in competitive grant funding. The RFSI program, authorized by the American Rescue…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
…hindered growers’ ability to access orchards and implement sanitation programs last season, further underscoring the importance of sanitation efforts in preventing NOW damage. “If you take that in conjunction with…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…Of Ours program here. Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., efforts during the dormant season can help optimize orchard health for the coming season. Dormant applications and effective weed management…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…state does not work and is not effective for protecting public health and the environment.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…The changes may be gradual, with major changes noticed within 20 years. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches,…
