…consumer-oriented products. Last year Angola was the largest African market for U.S. poultry valued at $232 million, making it the sixth largest market globally. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Underway
…more reflective of what the Federal Milk Marketing Order system is meant to provide, which is a fair market price for farmers.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…groups. Multiple conservation groups, along with the Almond Alliance and California Farm Bureau Federation have all endorsed the legislation. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney said in a press release. “NASDA looks forward to working with Jones to collectively ensure the U.S. food supply remains the safest in the world.” Brian…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…in a way that is really bold, really breakthrough, and that people will notice and take attention to.” Listen to Morin’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…and the environment, underscoring the importance of resources for fulfilling their mandate and implementing the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…holds the promise of a resurgent California walnut industry, propelled by improved quality, robust production, and strategic market initiatives. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Proposals for CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Being Accepted
…submit a proposal. Invitations will be sent out in December with proposals scheduled to be due in January 2024. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…Additionally, the increased moisture that will be coupled with warming temperatures this week could create disease issues for growers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
…management practices and the development of resistant tomato varieties against this virus. Additionally, the agency seeks to better understand the economic implications associated with the various regulatory options. Brian German…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…issue further, we urge the agency to carefully consider the benefits animal feeding operations provide in America’s sustainability efforts.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…Panetta (D-CA-19), Mary Miller (R-IL-15), Ralph Norman (R-SC-05), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Kevin Hern (R-OK-01), Brian Babin (R-TX-36), August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Darrell Issa (R-CA-48),…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…Schmidt, 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 West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…Northern Sierra AQMD. The Shared Allocation Pool is managed by the Placer County Air Pollution Control District. Applications and eligibility information are available online. Listen to the report below. Brian…