…and Pete Ricketts. It serves as a companion bill to legislation that was introduced earlier in the year in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to readdress how…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…through Norfolk, through Savannah, in order to find the right shipping route into places like the Middle East, parts of Europe, and even India.” Trade options for almonds will depend…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…accountable department. As part of the effort to engage community members, DPR is soliciting public feedback through a series of meetings. Two public meetings will be held online and two…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…more regulatory authority to enforce standards for transporting horses. The changes include: increasing the amount of time allowed for horses to be in a contagious equine metritis (CEM)-affected region without…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
India is taking further action to reduce tariffs are a variety of American goods. The action comes as a resolution to several disputes at the World Trade Organization. U.S. Trade…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. Communities…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…the one with Bikram Hundal, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…California Community Colleges, and California Native American Tribes are also eligible to apply. The program sets a minimum award threshold of $500,000 for block grants, with a maximum grant of…
Celebrating California Wine Month
How people around the nation can take part in California Wine Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. September is the 19th annual California Wine Month and wine…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…Committee chair and current Assembly Speaker, Robert Rivas, to convene a special meeting of the Ag Committee. During this meeting, Peter Navarro, a California strawberry grower and Commission Executive Committee…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
If you’ve been discriminated against in the past by USDA, officials want you to know about a special program of financial assistance. Gary Crawford has the story coming up on…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part Two
…the EATS Act. This week we hear from the opposition. Marty Irby, President of Competitive Market Action and Board Secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets tells us why he…