…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 01-26-24
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MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has secured over $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products globally in 2024….
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
The California Water Commission has approved a white paper focusing on an overall water strategy to safeguard water supplies during future droughts. Approved on January 17, the document is a…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-25-24
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Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California raisins. Scheduled for February 13-14 at the Raisin Administrative…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…The Almond Conference back in December. Machado noted that damage from the pest has been on an upward trend. “It started to become a significant proportion of the damage,…
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
…“To meet this issue actually there are some rest-breaking agents, most recently Dormex.” Dormex is a relatively new tool available to growers, having been registered for California pistachios two years…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-24-24
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USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative, complements various programs supporting existing and transitioning organic farmers, such as conservation assistance, mentorship programs, and crop insurance support. The grants prioritize projects…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-23-24
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California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New Year
While still behind the overall average, the California snowpack has made significant gains since the beginning of the year. On December 31, the snowpack was measured at just 26 percent…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-22-24
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