…Waycott said in a press release. “Some growers’ crops this spring were impacted by frost, while all growers are managing continuing concerns about water availability. However, demand for California almonds…
Week in Review: Transportation Challenges Deflating Almond Prices and Farm Bill Work Underway
Difficulties in getting almonds to export markets will become even more problematic without workable solutions before the 2022 crop is ready to go. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Demonstrate a Slight Slow Down
…said Roseman. “Turning to the Land IQ report, they’re estimating around 1.33 million acres of bearing almonds. They also look at how many almonds they think will be removed up…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-03-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the inability to export almonds causing the price to degrade, the consequences of…
Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade
…Aubrey Bettencourt said it is imperative that almonds are able to be shipped at a quicker pace. “Since September of 2021 to February of 2022, price degradation on almonds averages…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
…to proliferate the species. So, it’s a good time to start thinking about controlling those ants. Because if you wait until you get to harvest with almonds and there are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the challenges and opportunities facing California Almonds, US farmers not alone in opposing…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…it is important to the U.S. economy is the confectionery industry. When they make chocolate, they use a lot of U.S. agricultural products like peanuts and almonds, milk, and sugar….
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…on almonds is a recipe for disease and fungal pathogens. Monilinia, primarily, and that needs to be addressed,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA. “If you…
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…overdraft.” USDA researcher Ray Anderson discusses some other concerns involved with increased groundwater irrigation for California almond trees including higher salinity levels. Listen to the report below. Almonds and Salinity…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…paid for the 2021 crop, providing almond producers with the operating capital requirement to continue farming. This year could be a more troubling situation unless shipments of almonds pick up…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…record year. Magaña explained that over the last few months, logical challenges have been putting downward pressure on prices. “We’ve seen some relevant declines in exports on walnuts and almonds…