In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…effectively and efficiently managing fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Concepts submitted should be in line with at least…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet — in Virginia Beach, Feb 7-10. The event is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant….
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
…in the position, his first term starting back in 2005. The vote to keep Wenger in the office was unanimous. Wenger is from Modesto, where he grows almonds and walnuts….
AgNeTVideo: New Fungicide Coming for Almonds
Almond growers will soon have a new fungicide available to them. Merivon is currently registered for use in stone fruit, and registration is expected for the 2014 almond season….
Almond Conference Underway
…as well as marketing. There are also classroom demonstrations, a research poster session, and the almond industry trade show. Today’s events also feature the new “Almonds and Ale” demonstration. Coming…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…lows between 32 and 29 degrees from Thursday to Saturday. Out in the country where the citrus groves are located, it could dip even lower. If the temperatures stay that…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
A new study shows some big benefits to including almonds as part of your daily diet. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. With the holiday season…
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
…almonds into your Thanksgiving feast. Here are a few recipes. Fruit of the Day Cobbler with Cinnamon Almond Topping Curried Carrot Soup with Roasted Almonds Almond Crusted Pumpkin Cheese Pie…
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…snack almonds. Snack Almond sales jumped 22 percent versus prior year, while Chilled Almond Breeze sales skyrocketed 74 percent and Aseptic Almond Breeze climbed 40 percent. Artisan Nut*Thins were up…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
…cancer, and specifically prostate cancer. Movember Dairy serves to help dairy farmers focus on their health. Click to open or download audio report. For the Movember Dairy facebook page, click…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown program awarded $500 in Farm Grown Scholarships to participants in The Big Fresno Fair. Scholarships were given to: John Woodcock, $250 award, Sierra FFA member…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…Download Audio Report Department officials will continue working on the plan through 2015, which gives ag professionals some time to have their voices heard. The Department of Fish and Wildlife…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
