The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill eight seats that are set to expire on October 31. Seats include four for domestic…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…water at the end of October. About a week later the cover crop seed was planted. The results have been impressive in terms of growth. “We put about 45 pounds…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
The USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…Nepal, and Sri Lanka. In 2022, U.S. agricultural exports to these countries exceeded $2.5 billion, with January–October 2023 exports surpassing $1.7 billion. “India and its 1.4 billion consumers really is…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…
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…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…that was signed back in October will prohibit the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in lawns and gardens beginning in 2025. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
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…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…the upcoming year. It is determined by factors such as October and November precipitation, dry soil conditions, runoff, and storage levels in Lake Oroville. However, it’s crucial to note that…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…from October 31, 2023, to January 13, 2024. The extension aims to provide eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with additional time to apply for assistance. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
…in effect in several areas of California. The first HLB detection in Ventura County that was discovered back in October has grown to include a total of 57 trees and…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…promotion and trade mission area that we’re looking for diversifying our market opportunities.” In October, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will use $1.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation funds…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…the cost of shipping those foodstuffs. Dry bulk freight costs across the grains and oilseeds routes mostly edged higher during the six months leading up to October 2023 but remained…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…state to collect $42 billion by October. However, according to the Department of Finance, that number is closer to $18 billion. Final revenue numbers are expected sometime in the coming…