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Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. The Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make it easier for…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) and agricultural producers until June 30,…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
An announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a new vaccine mandate is being met with concern from agricultural groups. All non-U.S. citizens crossing the border into the…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing to encourage more effective supply chain relief from the Biden Administration. All of the most important agricultural headlines can be found directly in…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…and further expanding the specialty crop sector through various types of projects. Funding support is also meant to explore new market opportunities for American agricultural products. The SCBGP is made…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
Vineyard development is becoming more challenging for winegrape growers as costs continue to be an issue. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said costs really began…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…agricultural practices and to implement USDA’s Integrated Pest Management objectives. USDA also works with U.S. growers to improve agricultural practices and to facilitate the adoption of integrated pest management techniques,…
Lawmakers Continue to Press Biden Administration for Supply Chain Relief
…the ongoing issues and how they are impacting U.S. exports. The letter has also been endorsed by nearly two dozen agricultural groups, including the Almond Alliance, Western Growers, California Farm…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…the California Grocers Association, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and the California Retailers Association, had initially sought a 28-month delay in enforcement. While the judge agreed that a delay was…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
…Technical Assistance (WETA) program. The new submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 3. The WETA grant program is designed to facilitate the provision of technical assistance to agricultural…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…the associated commodity definitions According to EPA, the revisions to the crop groupings are intended to reduce regulatory burdens while also ensuring food safety for agricultural goods. The proposed changes…
VofV: Inside the Brave New World of Pest Management
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New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…those farmers and ranchers that have found their insurance policies canceled or non-renewed. Given the current wildfire challenges facing California, our agricultural community is fearful of what may happen this…