…impacts they have on almonds,” said Mae Culumber, UC Tree Nuts Crop Advisor and author of the guide. The guide explains the two types of salt stress that almond trees…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…Act (SGMA). President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt said the next round of LandFlex has been announced. “It should be opening on June 14, and…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…other foreign market regulations, listen to the Almond Byte segments on the Almond Journey Podcast channel. Listen to Ludwig’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest pressures appear slow this season. Wet and cooler weather has helped curb pest development compared to previous years. Field…
Peterson Says Trade Only a Small Part of Farm Bill
While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference said…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said Alexi Rodriguez…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…almond orchards. Dr. Mary Wildermuth will be researching RNA interference approaches for combating powdery mildew in grapevines as part of one of the projects. A project aimed at minimizing spray…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how out-of-touch consumers are impacting the industry, streamline the California Almond Stewardship Program…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
The California Almond Stewardship Platform (CASP) led by the Almond Board of California (ABC) has been improved to better meet the needs of industry members. The online CASP system uses…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
…An executive order was also signed by the governor, establishing a strike team to accelerate clean energy projects. During a press conference, Newsom said that the action taken is simple,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers optimism within the almond industry, snowpack runoff concerns with a heatwave at hand,…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects the 2023 almond crop to be down about three percent from last year. Almond Board of California President and CEO…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California almond acreage declining for the first time in more than two decades,…