…December of 2022, President Biden signed the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3.7 billion for agricultural producers affected by qualifying natural disasters in the same year. ERP 2022 covers…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…modified schedule to address Congressional priorities. Johnson pointed to passing the Farm Bill in December “and await Senate Action. Begin negotiations as soon as possible.” Notably absent from the discussion…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…will be highlighted during a panel discussion at The Almond Conference 2023, December 5-7 in Sacramento. The “Automation – A Key to Precision Irrigation Management” session will be taking place…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…additional opportunity to apply for assistance. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) applications from California producers will be accepted through December 29. The program is available for those who need assistance related…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…appraisers based on fair market appraisal. Applications, competing nationally for funding, are accepted year-round, but decisions for Fiscal Year funding are expected by December 22, 2023. Importantly, landowners maintain title,…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
…involvement in dairy medicine, extracurricular activities, and interest in dairy software and dairy records to improve dairy management and animal health. Applications are due on December 31. Specific application requirements…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
Almond Update: Great Opportunity to Increase Almond Consumption in Germany
…more about market opportunities at The Almond Conference 2023, December 7-9. The Global Marketing General Session on December 7 will highlight ongoing ABC efforts to increase consumption in key markets….
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…new and better markets for American producers.” The first sales closing date is December 1. For more information, go to rma.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…metric tons. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make final data available in December. Desert Durum samples were either collected by an FGIS-licensed inspection agency or were submitted by handlers…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…is available at almonds.com/awards. The awards will be presented during the annual gala at The Almond Conference, which will be taking place on Wednesday, December 6. Listen to Hillman’s interview…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…for operations that dumped milk as a result of disaster events including wildfires, winter storms, excessive heat, freeze, floods, and hurricanes. Impacts of smoke exposure also qualify producers for the…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…for a variety of grower resources. That will be returning to the 2023 Almond Conference, December 5-7 in Sacramento. The grower breakfast on December 6 will also feature a conversation…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…12 months. The program’s coverage encompasses freeze, fire, hail, flood, and the failure of irrigation water supply resulting from unavoidable, naturally occurring incidents. Producers using recognized Freeze Protection methods can…