…other growers in the immediate area are also participating in the process. “With two and a half million acres of habitat out there, between almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, it’s going…
Beagle Brigade Helping Protect Homeland Pork
…on the CBP form (question 12). Travelers looking to bring back agricultural items or souvenirs should check USDA’s travelers web page to see if the item(s) are allowed. Source: USDA…
U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in South Korea
…corn, soybeans for crushing, whey for feed use, hides and skins, cotton, almonds, pistachios, orange juice, cherries, and wine previously faced duties as high as 487 percent, but under KORUS…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
…guidelines are. You can get more information about the award at Almonds.com and you can nominate someone by emailing Jenny Nicolau the person’s name, organization and reason for the nomination….
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…KB), is available on the Hass Avocado Board page on the AMS website and on the board’s website, loveonetoday.com. Since 1966, Congress has authorized 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…of GE cotton. A copy of APHIS’ final PPRA, regulatory Determination, EA, FONSI and supporting documents can be found on the News and Information page of the BRS website today….
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…the Federal Advisory Committee Act. More information about the committee is available on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee page on the AMS website. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
…last decade and an important deadline coming up for the 2019 class. Find more information, including the application for the 2019 Class, at the Almond Leadership Program page on Almonds.com….
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…2019-2020 scholarship must submit a one-page letter expressing their career goals related to the beef industry. Students must also write a 750-word essay describing an issue in the beef industry…
Branstad Responds to China Newspaper Ad Against U.S. Trade Policies
The trade war between China and the United States continues to spill over into a Midwest-based newspaper. Following a four-page paid editorial from China, a U.S. official offered up an…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…Federal law. All Census data products will be available on NASS’ recently merged NASS/Ag Census website at www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus. Watch for additional news about the Ag Census on USDA-NASS social media….
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…economic activity they generate, nor the environmental benefits the crops can provide. That has resulted in less attention and research support compared to other higher profile crops such as almonds…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…nearly a month ago. Producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries are now eligible to apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments until the application period closes on January…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…nations. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries may apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. In…