…imposing nine-foot barge draft restrictions in October. That can lead to a reduction of 10,000-15,000 bushels per barge. Tonnage appeared to pick up in October. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow
…Mean for You? webinar will take place on October 27 at 10 a.m. This webinar will feature noted experts on the Agricultural Labor Relations Act from California Farm Bureau and…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
More than two-dozen agribusinesses and farm organizations will be participating in an upcoming East Africa trade mission. The trip will take place from October 31 through November 4. California agribusinesses…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
…the Triazine Network, a diverse coalition of state and national agricultural groups that rely on atrazine and other triazine herbicides to control weeds. The atrazine comment period ended on October…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
…Register asks several questions on how USDA should design and administer the program. The 30-day comment period opened Friday, October 14, and closes on November 14. USDA Seeks Comment on…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…achievement awards will need to be submitted by October 26. “To nominate someone is very simple. On our website, you can go to Almonds.com/AlmondAwards. There’s two separate forms just depending…
U.S. Fertilizer Production to Be Supported By $500 Million Investment
…will be hosting two informational webinars to assist potential applicants in learning more about the program. The webinars are scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 6. Each of…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…the new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program will be accepted through October 24. The grant program seeks to mitigate the challenges of agricultural labor while also improving…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…greens grown in the Salinas Valley is expected to last from mid-September through October. The effort is part of the continued implementation of the Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan. FDA…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…fields,” said Van Groningen. “These were fields that were planted in late June and July, those won’t be harvested until about the middle of October. They’re still flowering and still…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…apply for.’” Applications for the program as due October 23, 2022. Listen to Roseman’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…the end of October, USDA is covering the added cost of non-contract formula to make it financially feasible for states to allow WIC participants to buy alternate sizes, forms, or…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Agriculture exports for 2023 are projected at $193.5 billion, with imports at $197 billion. The export forecast is $2.5 billion…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…October 11. Eligibility includes agricultural businesses, nongovernmental organizations that work with agricultural producers, and non-federal government agencies. A total of 10 percent of funds that are available will be allocated…