…that nut is crucial,” said Burkdoll. “Again, it’s preventative. It’s a prophylactic treatment. There’s a lot of good chemistries out there that work.” Almonds are most susceptible to NOW during…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
…states, and is approved for more than 96 percent of light-duty vehicles, which account for 98 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States. Even before the recent…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
Representatives from the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently spent some time in international markets learning about other countries’ production and highlighting the value of California Almonds. Stops were made…
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
…Anyone interested in participating in the field days is encouraged to keep an eye on Almonds.com/Events for further details on the Digging In: Soil and Irrigation Field Day series. Listen…
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
The latest subjective almond forecast from the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicates a slight drop from last year. The initial forecast for 2022 almond…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…Zippy Duval says AFBF asked for the extension because America’s farmers and ranchers need time to fully understand the consequences of this 510-page proposal. “We have deep concerns that the…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
…of one, I think we’re holding our own and actually doing pretty well,” said Matoian. “So, it’s a very, very positive message in light of the continuing issues that we…
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…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…out more at WGA.com. Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and General Partner at Sydney, Australia-based VC firm Tenacious Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage agtech startups with an eye towards how they…
Preparing for Earth Day
…recycle. Learn how to cut down on items you throw away each day. Other ways include conserving water, using long-lasting light bulbs and simply planting a tree. Educate yourself and…