Formal announcements will be distributed in February for the open independent grower position and the two independent handler positions, along with three corresponding alternates.
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According to the USDA Economic Research Service, about half of U.S. farm families had negative farm income. Many, Vilsack said, rely on off-farm income to make ends meet.
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University of California created a searchable database of orchard and vineyard growers experienced in cover crops, and field visit opportunities are available in February.
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In addition to education sessions, the conference will host its annual golf tournament, skeet shoot tournament and an orchard tour.
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Returning these limbs and the organic matter and nutrients they hold to the soil may help improve soil quality, and will help improve the sustainability of pecan production.
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During the trade mission, U.S. participants will meet with buyers from the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and neighboring Belgium and Germany.
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