California pistachio harvest is in full swing, but as nuts are shaken from the trees and collected, some growers report blanking, or shells that contain no nuts, contributing to a…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Port Backup Creating Opportunities for Thieves
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The ripple effect of the port shutdown and shipment backup is being seen across the state and is creating opportunities for thieves. Crop Should Have Been…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
The Almond Hullers & Processors Association today applauded the tentative agreement reached to resolve the West Coast ports situation. We are pleased that the parties involved have responded positively to…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…exported from the Port of Oakland,” she noted. “Bulk almonds alone accounted for nearly 16 percent of the $20.1 billion in goods exported from the Port of Oakland in 2013.”…
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
…will lose market share; not due to the quality of our products, but because our products will be more expensive due to import tariffs. While the final terms of the…
West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns
Federal mediation between some west coast port employers and workers may help resolve a long-standing labor dispute that is impacting exports. West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…he uses recently doubled its port-congestion surcharge to $300 per container, on top of the regular cost of $1,000 to deliver a container to the Port of Oakland. He said…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…than 8.5 Million border residents. The following organizations received grants: Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Idling Impacts at the Calexico West and East Ports of Entry Calexico, Calif. Grant…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…$391,613 to replace older diesel school buses with fully electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) powered school buses in the South Coast air basin. Port of Oakland received $415,932 to…
Improved Mexican Border Crossing for Produce
…screening process slightly away from the border. A pre-screening facility in Mexico near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, east of the busy San Ysidro border crossing, has already been…