The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) has announced its fifth round of grants, offering $1.5 million to dairy processors in several states. Applications from processors in…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
…during that time remain, especially when it comes to agricultural shipping. Supply chain issues have persisted since COVID, and Tiffany Comprés, a partner at Pierson Ferdinand law firm with experience…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…
Ag Groups Encourage U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Challenges
American agricultural groups are calling for preemptive action from the U.S. government to avoid potential trade challenges with Colombia. The U.S. dairy industry is worried about Colombia’s investigation into U.S….
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
…will impact agricultural operations with less than 20 employees that are structured as corporations, limited liability companies, or entities registered with the secretary of state. Businesses registered before January 1…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…following the eradication of the two invasive species. “Last year, California experienced an unusually high population of invasive fruit flies, and the response required coordination from residents, agricultural industry members…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
…you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
…a decline in June. Recently announced FAIR Plan reforms are intended to help a variety of groups, including homeowners, condo associations, farms, and businesses. The California Department of Food and…
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
Next week a group of American agribusinesses and organizations are heading to Colombia for an agricultural trade mission. In 2023, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia hit a record $3.7 billion,…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…for policyholders. These reforms are intended to help a variety of groups, including homeowners, condo associations, farms, and businesses, by providing more robust insurance options and reducing reliance on the…
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional funding to help diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. An additional $300 million in funding is going to be made…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…Agricultural Retailers Association stressed the impact of rising costs and inflation on farmers’ margins. The panel called for immediate action to support the agricultural sector, highlighting the need for a…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…to release beneficial organisms in crop tunnels, and $256,093 to address pesticide-resistant Botrytis and explore safer alternatives. Another project, with $353,491 in funding, will use agricultural waste like grape pomace…
China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag
…recovering agricultural production in five provinces. The funds will be used to help curb agricultural losses and to lay the foundation for a solid autumn grain harvest, which would likely…