…on Wednesday, December 6 beginning at 2:45 p.m. Devol said they will be reviewing the T-Rex project and some of the insights that have been learned. There will also be…
Battle over Tomato Suspension Agreement
…produce from Mexico, is against terminating the agreement. “What it would have the practical impact of doing is putting duties of about twenty-point-nine percent on most Mexican tomatoes coming in…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…can. And I think some of the development of things like our Climate Smart Commodities Program is in order to try to put a framework around this. To facilitate farmers’…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…Reduction Act, we will be able to help landowners conserve and protect a great number of prime farmlands, ranchlands, and healthy wetlands for the benefit of all.” ACEP is comprised…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…plant commodities. Pome and stone fruits, citrus, avocados, tomatoes, and peppers are particularly at risk of pest damage. In Sacramento County, a 106-square-mile quarantine zone is established around Rancho Cordova,…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…to domestic ag employers meeting federal employment criteria with grant applications sue November 28. More details are available online at www.ams.usda.gov/FLSP. Ron Bain reporting for the US Department of Agriculture in…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…sessions and post online for you to view on your own time. If you are interested, please reach out to: support@wattsandassociates.zendesk.com or call Eric Henry at 406-252-7776. Crop insurance is sold…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…Foundation online forum, Dr. Outlaw stressed that farm bills have a hard-fought history. “We’ve done this 90 plus years and they’ve never been easy. That’s the one thing I really…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…for in-person and online attendance. The comprehensive plan is meant to guide water managers such as water districts, cities, counties, and Tribal communities. Updates to the plan are based on…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
A look at which countries spend the most on food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Lan Pham on Unsplash Consumers in low-income countries spend a…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
In this special early episode, host Sabrina Halvorson talks one-on-one with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the effects a government shutdown would have on farmers around the nation. Each…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…with long-standing and direct involvement in the industry. They demonstrate lasting impact and commitment to the almond industry.” Last year’s winner was Brian Ezell from the Wonderful Company. Other winners…