The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…on December 21. It was filed on November 30 in a U.S. District Court in Fresno, California. The farmworker groups are also seeking a permanent injunction to overturn the rule….
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
…is ongoing through December 10. Interested parties can still register online for free. You can find all of the information about this year’s conference at AlmondConference.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
…on Wednesday, December 16. The workshop will help familiarize attendees with how the Water Accounting and Trading Platform works. Information will be presented on the various features of the platform and…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
…Zippy Duvall regarding climate change initiatives during day two of the conference. The annual meeting is free to members and runs through December 9. Visit the CFBF website for more…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) is predicting the highest net farm income in nearly a decade. In the December 2020 Sector Farm Income Forecast, USDA-ERS…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…2020 may affect the future on Wednesday, December 9. On Thursday, December 10, nationally recognized political analyst Charlie Cook will speak about the new political landscape just a day after…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…now and about the middle of December. Growers will want to make their applications at a time when rain is expected in the forecast. “It’s always easier to get your…
Low Initial Water Allocation Released for State Water Project Again
…than last year at this time. Last year’s seasonal total to date at the beginning of December was just 23 percent. Reservoir levels are also lower than historical averages, which…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
…for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is approaching. That deadline is December the 11th,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “So any…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) is hosting an online event in lieu of its annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS). The virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 at 10 a.m….
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
…program provides funding for groundwater planning and implementation projects through a competitive grant process. An application assistance workshop will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. The online…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
The University of California Cooperative Extension Imperial County will be hosting the 31st Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop as two webinars on December 3 and 10. Each of the two…
Almond Update: Global Trade Outlook at Almond Conference
…future. Listen to Fleishmann’s full interview. Almond Update: Global Trade Outlook at Almond Conference You can still register for the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference online. The conference runs from December 8…