The 2019 elections just wrapped up for the Almond Board of California. There were a few changes this year with a couple of positions ending term. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott …
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the United States, even as the disease spreads internationally. These steps strengthen …
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus spreads much more aggressively in pigs than previous research suggests, according to a new study by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. The study, recently published …
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on March 28, 2019. The STAC is invited to recommend natural resource …
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue reiterated during a U.S. Senate hearing the need to restore the original intent of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is to be …
Almond Matters: Value and Quality of Drone Monitoring Continues to Increase
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, drone monitoring has become more accessible and affordable over the past few years while also becoming more involved and precise. Whether …
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
The Almond Board of California is hosting a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training tomorrow in the San Joaquin Valley with others to follow. ABC’s Tim Birmingham said the deadlines …
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
Well-known Rominger Brothers Farms got national recognition for their ongoing conservation efforts. The Yolo County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office submitted the family for consideration of the National Conservation …
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
Grapevine red blotch virus, a disease that is dramatically reducing the value of winegrapes in California’s premium wine production region, is harming plants by inhibiting photosynthesis in the leaves, according …
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, several storms have resulted in growers working through a wet bloom period this year. For approximately the past six weeks much …
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to work …
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
Producers looking for various types of financing assistance can often access Farmer Mac services through their local banking institution. Farmer Mac works closely with many community banks in order to …
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
Register by February 22! The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes …
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the …