Thanksgiving can serve as a time to acknowledge the underlying almond industry resilience in making it through a hard year of challenges. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…President Richard Matoian explained that production levels will be surpassing initial expectations. “We were expecting below a billion pounds since we hit a billion-pound crop last year in 2020. But…
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
…to promote the goal, according to the U.S.-based National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. NASDA President Richard Ball of New York says, “We must work hand-in-hand to encourage the…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
…organizations. Congressional leaders Ron Wyden, Mike Crapo, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady were all encouraged to preserve the critical federal tax provisions that farmers and ranchers use to ensure the…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…Richard Flournoy says, “USDA is committed to building insurance options that encourage the use of practices that are better for the environment and producers’ bottom lines. We can offer the…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…management tool for producers,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “USDA is committed to equity in program delivery, and this includes specialty crop, organic, and aquaculture…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…to support specialty crop and organic producers shows our commitment to America’s farmers and ranchers,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Specialty crop and organic producers…
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
…Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available for the webinar, which is set to begin at 8 a.m. UC Cooperative Extension Vegetable Crops and Weed Science Advisor, Richard Smith will begin…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
How to attract owls to your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Richard Lee on Unsplash There are currently 19 species of owl in the…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…their farms while also conserving natural resources,” Acting RMA Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a news release. “We are dedicated to responding to the needs of producers, and this flexibility is…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…also working to have insurance companies issue indemnity payments to policyholders at a quicker pace. “Crop insurance helps producers weather natural disasters like drought,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…with conventional wisdom that’s out there,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC). “I think the trees were ready for a little bit of…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…cover crop systems,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Producers use cover crops to improve soil health and gain other agronomic benefits, and this program will…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…the largest almond crop on record. “What we’re seeing with this report is a forecasted continuance of high yields,” President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard…