…human and livestock needs, and encourage voluntary efforts as alternatives to curtailments. While acknowledging the complex hydrology of the watersheds, Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel noted his hope that the regulation…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…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
…the past. Reflecting on his leadership philosophy, Waycott emphasized a commitment to decisions that would benefit the industry as a whole. “My approach was always to strive for what’s best…
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…
“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…
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…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference 2023 is coming up next week, December 5-7 in Sacramento. Three days of informational sessions will cover a variety of topics of critical importance to industry members….
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…12 years ago. Several large food manufacturing companies in the lawsuit filed in 2011 said producers used various means to limit the U.S. domestic supply of eggs to increase the…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…work while making your shopping list and meals will get you started. Here are some of their composting insights and tips. The benefits of composting. Composting provides several benefits, including…