…corn, soybeans for crushing, whey for feed use, hides and skins, cotton, almonds, pistachios, orange juice, cherries, and wine previously faced duties as high as 487 percent, but under KORUS…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
…guidelines are. You can get more information about the award at Almonds.com and you can nominate someone by emailing Jenny Nicolau the person’s name, organization and reason for the nomination….
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
…last decade and an important deadline coming up for the 2019 class. Find more information, including the application for the 2019 Class, at the Almond Leadership Program page on Almonds.com….
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…economic activity they generate, nor the environmental benefits the crops can provide. That has resulted in less attention and research support compared to other higher profile crops such as almonds…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…nearly a month ago. Producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries are now eligible to apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments until the application period closes on January…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…nations. Starting Monday, Sept. 24, producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries may apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. In…
Tariffs Cause Decline in August Almond Exports
…almonds shipped in August. This year experienced a decrease of nearly nine percent, shipping only 154,227,371 pounds. As of August 31, the report also showed 189,498,340 pounds of crop receipts,…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…determine how to address market disruptions for producers of almonds and sweet cherries. Market Facilitation Program The sign-up period for MFP is now open and runs through January 15, 2019,…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…the Food Purchase and Distribution Program which will be purchasing up to $1.2 billion in commodities such as apples and almonds, as well as others that have been negatively impacted…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…fruit and nut products. India, which buys roughly half of all exported U.S. almonds, applies new tariffs to almonds, walnuts and apples. Turkey’s new tariffs apply to almonds, pecans, pistachios…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…a Trump administration reversal of an Obama administration plan to impose a ban. Chlorpyrifos is used on cotton, corn, almonds and fruit trees including oranges, bananas and apples, to kill…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
…State University and said although she grew up in Los Banos around almonds, she learned a lot about the industry and the work ABC does for growers. Listen to Young’s…
Agri View: Tree Nut Production and Value
…Production and Value Tree nuts are a very valuable crop in America. I mention them frequently because they are growing in value every year. Almonds are our biggest crop. Producing…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
…as alternative milk products continue to grow in number and presence in the market. Various products made from almonds, soy, coconuts, and hemp have been labeled as milk, despite the…