Canada was found to be limiting dairy market access in a dispute settlement panel proceeding related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Industry groups including the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…million to reduce overtime inspection costs. The Action Plan is meant to serve as a comprehensive approach to address rising consumer prices for meat. Back in December, the White House…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…February continue to bring storms and snow similar to December. There are concerns of this year being similar to 2013, which is notorious for having a wet start that turned…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
Thousands of industry members participated in the 2020 Almond Conference put on by the Almond Board of California (ABC) in early December. ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…Resources announced in December was unprecedented. They said that there would be zero water allocated. What was interesting in their announcement is they prioritized how they were planning on delivering…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
…rainfall it may be later in December, early into January, before they can get some of those residuals out but that is okay too,” Clay noted. In orchards that already…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…within the supply chain. The bill was passed by a vote of 364-60 on December 8. Agricultural organizations have been raising alarm on the actions taken by ocean carriers and…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…counties within 25 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…submitted by a local government, Tribal government, non-profit or cooperative. Applications for funding must be submitted through USDA Rural Development’s online application system on the ReConnect webpage. For additional information, see…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
…Witch Hazel, known for its fragrant yellow flowers that have crinkled ribbon-shaped petals will bloom through December. Same for its close relative Winter Hazel, an easy-care, slow-growing shrub. Its tiny…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
As of December 1, Aubrey Bettencourt will take over as the new President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California. Bettencourt succeeds Elaine Trevino in the position, after Trevino’s…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…many issues covered during the upcoming Almond Conference happening December 7-9 in Sacramento. The last in-person Almond Conference was held in 2019 at Cal Expo. This year, the event returns…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
COURTESY: California Table Grape Commission With promotable volume of California grapes available through December, retail promotion and consumer advertising continue through year-end in the U.S., and in Canada, Mexico, and…
