…Labor Day weekend, and then in full swing by October. Acreage dedicated to pumpkin cultivation this year remains consistent with last year’s, he added. As the company’s watermelon season comes…
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
…to 66 organizations for various market development projects. Interested organizations will have until October 4 to submit an application for funding, with allocations expected to be announced by the end…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…of traditional AMMP and DDRDP projects through advanced manure management practices. Applications for all three dairy and livestock sustainability incentive programs are due by Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5:00…
NCBA Looking for Singers to Enter Anthem Contest
…NCBA National Anthem Contest is accepting entries through October 15 at convention.ncba.org. The contest winner will perform the Star Spangled Banner at the convention’s Opening General Session and receive round-trip…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…during the White House Cancer Moonshot Community Conversations, to reduce diet-related diseases through precision nutrition research and community engagement. Applications for funding are open until October 3, 2024. Listen to…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
…comprised of representatives from various sectors like growers, wholesalers, processors, and retailers. Members serve two-year terms, with a maximum of three terms. Current members’ terms end on October 28, and…
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
…a Class C misdemeanor as of October 1. According to the bill, civil penalties could range from $100 for a Class 2 violation up to $10,000 for a Class 5…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…planting between early October to mid-October. So, we do our best to get it delivered as soon as possible,” Maldonado explained. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
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…