…harvested as of October 26. In a more average year, harvest would have been very close to finishing up before November. Johnson said estimates are for harvest to be wrapping…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…programs. Producers can apply starting October 31, 2023, with pre-filled applications sent to eligible individuals, although receipt does not confirm eligibility. Track 2, a revenue-based certification program, targets eligible producers…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…July aims to achieve compliance with the Endangered Species Act concerning herbicides, after years of legal disputes. Initially granted a 60-day comment period, the EPA extended it to October 22,…
Rural Cooperative Month
October is Rural Cooperative Month, but what are rural cooperatives? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. October is Rural Cooperative Month and a part of USDA Rural Development…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
In a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…agribusinesses are set to embark on a trade mission from October 30 to November 3. The focus is to expand export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products within the…
Almond Update: Industry Gatherings Kick-Off Next Week
…new ABC President and CEO Clarice Turner. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said the gatherings will be held October 23 through October 26. There will be a…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…extended to November 3. USDA has also extended the deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP). Applications will now be accepted through October 30. MLP compensates dairy producers that dumped…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) is hosting its Annual Conference & Agri Expo North October 15-17 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The CAPCA conference…
Walnut Production Forecast Drops by 30,000 Tons
…on October 4. The updated forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is now 760,000 tons, making it a one percent increase from 2022 numbers. The 2023 walnut acreage and…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…Analysis, the program will have a total of $325,000 available in the current grant cycle. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11. “CDFA’s proactive IPM program is…