…and efficiently.” In August, the FMCSA extended the waiver to November 30. Further, a provision in the infrastructure bill recently signed into law expanded the miles agricultural truckers can drive…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…Program (CFAP) 1 alone and millions more through CFAP 2. Ensuring the walnut industry’s voice was heard, the CWC, as part of a coalition, also worked with sectors of the…
FVIAC to Hold Virtual Meeting November 3-4
…signing up a confirmation email will be sent with information about how to join the webinar. The deadline to submit written comments, sign up for oral comments, or request special…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…The deadline to apply for ELAP for 2021, including payments for transportation costs, is January 31, 2022. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-08-21
…potato trials, and a report on the upcoming deadline for COVID assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for achievement awards celebrating individuals who have had a positive impact on the almond industry. The awards are offered by the Almond Board of California…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…livestock markets. LMR ultimately needs to be improved and permanently extended, and we look forward to working with Congress to institute reforms that can help address consolidation in livestock markets.”…
House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week
It’s a busy week in Washington, D.C., with a tight deadline for continuing resolutions and the U.S. debt ceiling, along with a planned infrastructure vote in the House of Representatives….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-27-21
…winegrapes, and a reminder about the deadline for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
…will be incorporated into future regulatory requirements for cell-cultured products. The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, November 2. A total of 14 questions are posed in the request for comment such…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…non-profits, as well as industry stakeholder groups and organizations. Applications for the program are available from USDA-AMS. The deadline to submit an application to CDFA is Thursday, November 4. Participating…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…and/or contracts with partners to facilitate the project. The deadline to apply for the program is December 6. Listen to the radio report below. Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Japan has been a decade-long process for California plums, which was somewhat hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. CFFA has extended its appreciation to the negotiators and experts from the USDA…