…climate-smart practices. The Inflation Reduction Act injects an additional $19.5 billion into USDA’s renowned conservation programs. The programs support the Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that 40 percent of the benefits from…
Almond Update: Great Opportunity to Increase Almond Consumption in Germany
…Snacks” launched in the German market back in August. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said the idea is to demonstrate the snacking value of almonds in Germany….
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
The farm real estate market is holding steady. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As combines roll into fields this fall, there is a renewed sense of optimism…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing more than $100 million for California conservation efforts in Fiscal Year 2024. Assistance opportunities are available through key initiatives such as the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
…for almonds, and Kern County potato variety selection trial results. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…eligible dairy operations. This initiative addresses milk discarded or uncompensated removals from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather events and related consequences such as power outages, impassable roads,…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…various efforts to expand opportunities for almonds. Sutton Hunter with the California Canning Peach Association said after a rocky start to the season yield totals ultimately came in larger than…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…is available at almonds.com/awards. The awards will be presented during the annual gala at The Almond Conference, which will be taking place on Wednesday, December 6. Listen to Hillman’s interview…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…improve working conditions for farmworkers, recognizing that a stable agricultural sector hinges on attracting and retaining skilled workers. Through this initiative, USDA will support efforts to enhance working conditions for…
Deadlines Approaching for AIM for Climate Components
…innovation mission for climate? The US-United Arab Emirates co-chaired AIM for Climate Initiative sponsors a webinar the last week of September on the food systems and agriculture innovation agenda highlighting…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Act, is part of a joint agency initiative between USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist. More than one-third of all available…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…cannot receive more than $125,000 in payments. AGI is determined based on the three taxable years preceding the most recent complete tax year. California rice producers who wished to request…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely…