…in way more detail with more practical examples and share more of what we have learned together,” Saa explained. “So, I invite everybody to register to Almonds.com/Summits.” Listen to Saa’s…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…episodes, including the one with Richard Waycott, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…advisory company Pinion, Brian Kuehl says issue number one is trade. “We all know trade is important for America’s farmers. Twenty percent of US Farm revenue comes from exports, so…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…practice is to refrain from including preprinted signatures, in order to allow CDFA to more clearly determine the authenticity and reliability of each submitted petition,” wrote Secretary Ross. “Prospective authors…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…“There’s a due date that’s coming up on December 31st. So, folks can apply to let us know if they did take out those extraordinary measures or if they’re worried…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux to get more details. To determine which program fits your needs and apply, visit: https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…and the general public. For those interested in contributing, the public can submit their opinions through the Federal eRulemaking portal, docket FSA-2023-0017. All comments will be posted without alteration and…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
…and a prolonged hull split timeframe. Machado emphasized that NOW management is an ongoing journey rather than a one-time action. A critical component of management is proper sanitation. Inclement weather…
Theory of Christmas Tree Tradition
How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Gary Crawford has one of several possible theories coming up on This Land of Ours. No one knows for sure…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…Growers, Richard Matoian said they expect the crop to come in around 1.5 billion pounds. Initial estimates projected about 1.3 billion pounds. Fortunately, worldwide demand has remained robust. “We had…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…to be contending with when we confront food,” she said. In-depth studies and a report by the United Nations’s Food and Agriculture Organizations and the Food System Economics Commission found…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the Farm Service Agency and enhanced cover crop termination guidance. The updated Good Farming Practices Handbook is available online. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…showcase the uniqueness of American aquaculture.” NASS has made survey response more convenient with their online Respondent Portal at www.agcounts.usda.gov. On the site, producers can complete their NASS surveys, view historical…
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…