…will be hosting two informational webinars to assist potential applicants in learning more about the program. The webinars are scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 6. Each of…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…the new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program will be accepted through October 24. The grant program seeks to mitigate the challenges of agricultural labor while also improving…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…greens grown in the Salinas Valley is expected to last from mid-September through October. The effort is part of the continued implementation of the Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan. FDA…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…fields,” said Van Groningen. “These were fields that were planted in late June and July, those won’t be harvested until about the middle of October. They’re still flowering and still…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…apply for.’” Applications for the program as due October 23, 2022. Listen to Roseman’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…the end of October, USDA is covering the added cost of non-contract formula to make it financially feasible for states to allow WIC participants to buy alternate sizes, forms, or…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Agriculture exports for 2023 are projected at $193.5 billion, with imports at $197 billion. The export forecast is $2.5 billion…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…October 11. Eligibility includes agricultural businesses, nongovernmental organizations that work with agricultural producers, and non-federal government agencies. A total of 10 percent of funds that are available will be allocated…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…of the Oceania Summit in Auckland in October 2022, which will bring together growers, government officials and agtech leaders from around the globe – including California – to address the…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…will close at midnight on October 11. The proposed rule is similar to the previous iteration of organic livestock standards included in the 2017 rule. One of the notable changes…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
…is at every single farmer’s door, every rancher’s door, before October 1 so that they can execute in the month of October to get that seed in the ground.” Producers…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…and takes too long to implement. As soon as the IFR was promulgated in October 2019, CDA initiated the process of obtaining DEA certification for its state-of-the-art laboratory. Even though…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…of several dogs nominated for the contest will be shared beginning in October, with the public invited to vote. Bragging rights and a year’s worth of dog food from Purina…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
…have until October 31 to submit applications for both programs. “This year, in response to stakeholder feedback, we have aligned the signup dates for these two organic programs and encourage…