…companies producing consumer-oriented foods, including organic and gluten-free products, are encouraged to apply by the October 7, 2024 deadline. For more information, interested producers can contact the USDA at virtualtradeevents@usda.gov….
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…effect 60 days after publication, with interim guidance available by the end of October. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
California Desert Lemon Season Begins Slowly
DepositPhotos image As the offshore lemon season ends, with Argentina finishing shipments and Chile continuing until October, Mexico’s production has dropped due to tough growing conditions. Fresh Plaza reports that…
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
…Bureau (October 8) Coalinga at Harris Ranch (October 9) Fresno at the Fresno County Farm Bureau (October 10) Patterson at Almond Wood (October 22) Merced at UC Cooperative Extension (October…
Registration Open for CA Avocado Society Annual Meeting
DepositPhotos image The California Avocado Society is preparing for its annual meeting and registration is now underway. The meeting will be Friday October 25th. Registration for members is $80.00. Non…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…key. That’s going to be a huge driver going forward… If those droughts continue into October, November, then the market is absolutely going to be building back in some risk…
Applications Open for 2025 World Ag Expo® Seminars and Innovation Contest
…2025 are eligible. The application deadline is October 31, 2024 and winners will be announced in December 2024. Educational seminars are held in the Seminar Center on the southeast side…
Comment Period Closes Sept 30 for National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…that will be held Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th. Thirteen (13) livestock materials and ten (10) crop materials are up for review, including parasiticides and horticultural oils. To…
Registration Open for 2024 California Citrus Grower’s Conference
…ongoing for the benefit of California citrus growers and industry. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at the Visalia Convention Center. The conference is an invaluable…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
…from eligible organizations to distribute these incentives at certified farmers markets, community-supported agriculture sites, farm stands, and brick-and-mortar retailers across California. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on October…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…process to make it easier. Applications are accepted year-round, but two key deadlines are October 4th and December 20th for 2025 funding. The program aims to support conservation efforts while…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…will take place on Thursday, October 17, at the Cal Poly Beef Center, beginning at 830 in the morning. The event will include a panel discussion going over the benefits…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
…will finish earlier than last year, by October. Although early crop quality is good, the effect of heat waves on later plantings is uncertain. Shipments through August 24 are up…