…in susceptible areas across the country. Additionally, funds will be directed towards addressing rising fruit fly outbreaks in Guatemala and Mexico, where APHIS and collaborators maintain a critical buffer against…
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…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
…accounting for mild and cool conditions.” Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that as of December 11, the Shafter CIMIS station has logged 16.7 portions under the dynamic…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Sabrina Halvorson talked with her at the recent…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…consumer, is importing a considerable amount of pistachios. Canada and Mexico have also shown increased interest in U.S. pistachios. Mexico, in particular, has seen consistent year-over-year growth. “For the first…
California Chill Report: Starting the 2023-2024 Dormant Period
…as of December 5, the Durham CIMIS station has logged 18.2 portions under the dynamic model, with 317 hours below 45°F. The station in Manteca has registered 15.9 portions, with…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…dairy trade quotas. The U.S. charged that the quotas don’t line up with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Last year, a USMCA panel ruled with the U.S. However, Executive Vice…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
A ten percent initial allocation has been issued for the State Water Project. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement on December 1. The SWP is a critical…
U.S. Farmers at COP28
…that we have.” The conference is now underway in Dubai and continues through December 12. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Farmers at COP28 Sabrina…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…buyers from Thailand. The last trade mission is scheduled for December 2024 in Casablanca, Morocco, and will include buyers from Senegal and Francophone West Africa. U.S. ag exports have been…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference 2023 is coming up next week, December 5-7 in Sacramento. Three days of informational sessions will cover a variety of topics of critical importance to industry members….
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…performances by the United States Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band. In partnership with NPF, CBS will broadcast the 2023 ceremony on Friday, December 15 (8 p.m. EST/PST) on the CBS…
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
…and were still clean,” Burkdoll explained. “They were put on at the end of December and like a day or two later, they got significant rainfall. Upwards of a half…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…of Food and Agriculture, will be hosting public listening sessions seeking feedback from stakeholders. December 6 will be the first scheduled listening session, which will take place via Zoom. A…
