In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are evaluating their seasonal priorities as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout California. Two points of emphasis as the …
Nationwide Gas Avg. Falls, CA Still 2nd Most Expensive State for Gas
GasBuddy reports the U.S. national average for gasoline has fallen to $1.99 per gallon, the first time since March 23, 2016. The national average could even dip to $1.49 by …
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
CDFA, March 24, 2020 – A citrus quarantine expansion has been declared following the detection of the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB) in one residential citrus tree in the City of …
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development …
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. DAVIS, Calif., March 23, 2020 — USDA Service Centers …
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
From the farm to the grocery store, every segment of California’s food distribution system is working conscientiously to fill any gaps and make sure consumers have reliable supplies of safe, …
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees, Webinar on Benefits This week
Research is looking at cold storage for bees to help protect colonies against the varroa mite. The practice can stifle mite populations by temporarily slowing down queen bee egg-laying, which varroa …
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide …
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers around the state that two beneficial incentive programs remain open for applications. The first being the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Air …
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that the overall uniformity of orchards and strong overlap between varieties has compensated for the short bloom period this …
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
(Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and …
Ag Day 2020 Canceled
SACRAMENTO, March 12, 2020 – In accordance with a recommendation from public health officials that large public gatherings be canceled or postponed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDFA …
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
Every grower wants to get the most yield out of their trees. To do that, producers manage three factors that make up an equation, which will give them a total …
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
The Almond Alliance of California is hosting the 2020 Almond Festival at the State Capital from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 on the West Steps of …