…year.” The proposed rule is open for comment for 60 days. Due to the Congressionally mandated timeline for this rulemaking, the comment period will not be extended, so it is…
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…middle of March into April that was very conducive for a lot of different diseases,” said Doll. “From that long, extended period of leaf wetness, we saw the occurrence of…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
Enrollment for the new Dairy Margin Protection Program continues through the end of this month. Dairy producers who haven’t already have until June first to review the changes to the…
Trump Tariffs Impacting Manufactures, Ag and Beer Makers
…higher globally, increasing the cost of beer production for all brewers. The comments come as President Trump extended his exemption to U.S. trade allies from the ten percent aluminum tariff….
Nothing New on NAFTA as Trump Extends Tariff Exemptions
…to China, according to the Hagstrom report. The comments came as President Donald Trump had extended tariff exemption for another 30 days to Canada and Mexico as a permanent exemption…
Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates ‘Father’ of Fresno State Viticulture, Enology
…of mechanized raisin harvest practices. The Central Valley currently supplies nearly all of the nation’s raisins, and exports to 50 countries. Recent graduate Kelli Williamson extended Dr. Petrucci’s legacy to…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…the current farm bill is extended. Increase funding to combat invasive pests and diseases. The specialty crop industry strongly supports efforts to protect the domestic market from the increasing threat…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…Union (EU) had given conditional approval of the acquisition back in March. The European Commission now has an April 30 deadline to assess whether BASF is a suitable buyer for…
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
…told Politico that he would use all of USDA’s authorities to ensure U.S. agricultural interests are protected. One day earlier, Perdue said the prospect of an extended trade war might…
Livestock Waiver for ELD Mandate Extended with Omnibus Bill
The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill that President Trump signed also provided a livestock waiver for the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The bill was passed on…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…must have experience in providing agricultural education or other agricultural-related services for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2018. See the request…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…streams: one from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and one from the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The deadline for EQIP applications for the first sign-up period is April…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
…criteria vary among programs. Pending Congressional appropriations, approximately $2.4 million will be available to support the VSGP in fiscal year 2018. The application deadline is May 18, 2018. For more…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…says both are crucial for ensuring that animal health, human health and food safety are protected. Failure to renew the laws by the deadline, according to NPPC, will result in…