…already coming up as a result of some of those early rains, Burkdoll notes that an action plan may need both a pre- and postemergent. Several factors will need to…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the Produce Safety Rule provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Proposed changes pertain to certain criteria for…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…Act, which also authorizes an additional $100 million for the next fiscal year. The funding support will be used for the planning, permitting, and construction of rehabilitation projects to address…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…fall by $20.2 billion in 2021. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast Sponsored Content…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
…without the HOS restrictions. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
…their ability to obtain, transport and distribute their products; the impact of the disruptions, the most affected products, the steps taken to alleviate disruptions, and how they allocate products among…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…a pandemic has altered so many aspects of the way Americans live and work, the Board’s contributions to the industry have been critical,” says Michelle Connelly, Executive Director of California…
Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Convention Keynote Speakers
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced keynote speakers for its upcoming annual convention. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…labeling, and food safety requirements needed to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Grant assistance can also assist…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
…the end of 2021. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher Sponsored Content Let’s…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…expand access to health care and educational services, and create economic opportunities for millions of rural Americans across the country.” Background: ReConnect Program USDA is making $1.15 billion in funding…