Week in Review: Storm Impacts on Agriculture & Optimism for California Walnuts

Brian German Industry

A tropical storm that made landfall in California for the first time in more than 80 years brought significant wind and rain to the state. The coming season is anticipated to be a good one for the industry, according to the California Walnut Board/California Walnut Commission. The Department of Pesticide Regulation recently released findings from an independent study assessing its mill fee. The FARM Act would increase the U.S. agriculture industry’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which oversees the foreign investment and acquisition of American companies. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural headlines by subscribing to the newsletter.