…has presented a legislative fix in a bicameral conference committee to relieve the water crisis in the South Valley. The proposal, meant for inclusion in the Farm Bill that could…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
…workshop is Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Almond Board office in Modesto. To register for the workshop, contact Kendall Barton at kbarton@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245….
Drought Management for Almonds
…a.m. – 11 a.m. Topics include irrigating almonds in a drought year, application of irrigation strategies for almonds, and managing salinity in almond orchards. Registration opens at 8:30. The meeting…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
The 43th annual California ASA Plant and Soil Conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 & 5, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Fresno,…
Nomination Period for Almond Board
It is time to nominate possible candidates for the a few positions on the Almond Board. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Water Rally Thursday
…rally, they’re planning a bipartisan press conference, and door to door visits in the State Capitol. Buses are provide for those who wish to go. For more information, click here….
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…nonprofit U.S. Water Alliance, an organization committed to changing how people think about water and energy, is providing the keynote to this year’s conference. “A goal for this year’s conference…
Farm Bill Progress Slowed by Dairy Reform Proposal
Some had hoped for a Farm Bill conference this week, but consideration of a dairy reform proposal may have kept that from happening. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Almond Board: What’s Ahead for California Almonds in 2014
In this week’s Almond Update, Sabrina Hill talks with California Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott about the year ahead. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s the…
Workshops on Safeguarding California Plan
…The broadcast can be accessed on the day of the workshop here. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Milton Marks Conference Center San Francisco State Building 455…
Young Cattlemen’s Conference Deadline Approaching
Every year, the Angus Foundation sponsors one individual to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). The application, due Friday, Jan. 10, can be found at…
California Almond Growers to Vote on Marketing Order
California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. Growers who have produced almonds in California from Aug….
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
Almond growers are focusing on winter orchard sanitation, which is a key to controlling navel orangeworm (NOW). Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Navel orangeworm is…
Top 10 for 2013
…Discovery of ACP in Tulare County Photos of 2013 Fresno County Blossom Trail AgNeTVideo: Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare AgNeTVideo: 2013 Almond Achievement Award AgNeTVideo: Doug Verboon on High-Speed Rail…