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…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…Burkdoll emphasized the importance of orchard preparations and weed management. “If guys didn’t get an herbicide on in the fall – November and December – right now is a really…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
…freeze the H-2A wage rates at January 2023 levels,” the lawmakers state in the letter. In their letter, the representatives emphasize the financial strain imposed on farm operations by the…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…that as of December 26, the Shafter CIMIS station has logged 23.9 portions under the dynamic model, with 440 hours below 45°F. The station in Five Points has registered 25.4…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…this time. An announcement was made last week that CDFA is “pausing” SWEEP solicitation. The request for grant applications had just opened on December 5. However, “budget uncertainties” have put…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
A STOP QIP petition has officially been disqualified by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross. An announcement was made on December 16. The petition sought a…
Clean Truck Check Deadline Quickly Approaching
…in Phase 2. It requires that vehicles be entered into the CARB database by December 31 and an annual fee of $30 per vehicle be paid. The rule applies to…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
…Davis Chill Calculator shows that as of December 19, the Durham CIMIS station has logged 26.9 portions under the dynamic model, with 470 hours below 45°F. The station in Manteca…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…“There’s a due date that’s coming up on December 31st. So, folks can apply to let us know if they did take out those extraordinary measures or if they’re worried…
Participants Sought for Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea in March
…inviting U.S. exporters to apply for participation, emphasizing the stability and growth potential in North Asian markets. U.S. exporters have until December 18 to apply for the trade mission. South…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
…accounting for mild and cool conditions.” Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that as of December 11, the Shafter CIMIS station has logged 16.7 portions under the dynamic…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Sabrina Halvorson talked with her at the recent…
California Chill Report: Starting the 2023-2024 Dormant Period
…as of December 5, the Durham CIMIS station has logged 18.2 portions under the dynamic model, with 317 hours below 45°F. The station in Manteca has registered 15.9 portions, with…