ReConnect Program

California’s walnut crop is forecasted at 720,000 tons, down by 1% from last year. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA is awarding loans and grants to help provide high-speed internet for rural areas.

California is expected to produce 270 million pounds of avocados this year, down nearly 12% from preseason estimates. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports organic trade reached $3.4 billion in 2021.

New York’s attorney general says Tyson Foods is refusing to comply with a subpoena for a civil probe into possible price gouging during COVID-19.

A staggering 96% of community bank leaders expect a recession to hit within the next 18 months. Ag Secretary says additional awards through the ReConnect Program will be coming later this year.