The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
The 2020 Virtual Almond Conference is underway. Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott, Chair Kent Stenderup, and Vice-Chair Brian Wahlbrink attempted to tackle summarizing a turbulent 2020 at the State…
Almond Update: Being Thankful in a Tumultuous Year
It may be hard to reflect on 2020 tomorrow and identify some things you are thankful for. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott agrees but said there…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…Service Agency (FSA) Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Through safety-net programs like ARC and PLC, we can help producers mitigate these financial stressors and keep the ag industry…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…amazing rates. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s an unprecedented start to the year with exports being up over 40% compared to the same time…
Nut Crops Benefit from Atmospheric Pressure Adding Nitrogen
…with them additional nitrogen for crops. Certified Crop Advisor and Sustainability Specialist for Ultra Gro, Richard Kreps said that he’s been observing some interesting results from turbulent springtime storms over…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…of tonnage with more trees coming into production. Certified Crop Advisor and Sustainability Specialist for Ultra Gro, Richard Kreps said that the trees orchards he’s seen have looked great so…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
…that are eligible. There’s actually an application generator on there,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce. “The application generator actually allows them to…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…operations to receive assistance. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said they are expecting a record number of participants this year, which led to the change. More funding may be allocated at a…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…to help alleviate financial stressors,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “This storage facility loan servicing option affords eligible borrowers more time to make a payment and…
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Objective Almond Forecast confirmed the predicted 3 billion pounds seen in the Subjective Forecast released in May. That in itself is historic and Almond Board of California CEO Richard…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
…CEO Richard Waycott said a number like that could be eye-opening, but growth should be expected. An increase in bearing acreage and better yields per acre around the state drives…