…the application forms are available at Almonds.com/Committees. Each committee has a detailed description and statement of interest form outlining the mission and responsibilities, helping potential members understand what to expect….
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals for the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) until August 16. Funding support for the program comes from the 2018 Farm Bill and…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white male farmers. The judge’s order ruled the program likely violated the plaintiffs’…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
Orange production is up in a state known for the fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…the committees and workgroups do is available at Almonds.com/Committees. “Now’s the time if you want to get involved, go check out some more information on these workgroups and committees and…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
Jacqui Fatka, Industry Analyst for Farm Supplies and Biofuels at CoBank, joins us to talk about trade and the decline in some U.S. ag exports. Each week we highlight essential…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…it sooner rather than later. There is a specific number of seats for each committee, so first come, first served.” There are 11 different committees and workgroups to choose from,…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…to move animals without additional pre-movement testing currently required under the Federal Order. Producers must also comply with continued regular weekly monitoring and testing of the herd for H5N1. Selecting…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…active ingredient, (S)-methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) which affects a fire ant queen’s reproductive ability. Stops young colonies from developing into problem colonies in almond orchards. Controls and eliminates…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…interstate commerce without federal approval. The lawsuit states “California has attempted to override federal law and arrogate to itself the power to ban internal-combustion engines in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.”…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the online survey together. The goal is to see what kind of biologicals, microbials, or other biological pesticides are being used in various crops in California. “It will help us…