…dairy farms. Image courtesy of Taylor Ruthford/UCR For years, the dairy industry has worked on ground-breaking ways to manage methane, which is inevitable anywhere cows are found. Methane is a…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…his confidence in Taylor’s ability to “ensure cohesiveness between USDA and the Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs team.” Alexis Taylor Taylor is also receiving confidence and support from a variety…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…independent handler position, as well as alternate seats for the positions. Ballots and instructions have been sent out to independent growers and handlers. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor…
Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection
…do not require pollinators, Taylor noted that a pollinator protection philosophy remains important. Adhering to label directions is another key component of mitigating risk to bees and other pollinators. Taylor…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
…out more at WGA.com. Larry Taylor, Co-Founder of The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, and Mark DeSantis, CEO at Bloomfield Robotics, bust the myth that artificial intelligence isn’t as adaptable as…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
…Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said that industry members have been largely supportive since the podcast was launched a year ago. The idea has been to encourage communication within the industry…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…Handlers Jennifer Taylor (left), with detector dog Boe, and Josh Moose, with detector dog Rudey, take a break from training. They pose for a team shot in a training lot…
Almond Update: Industry Members Encouraged to Serve on Board of Directors
…petitions and declarations. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman explained that there are multiple ways to serve on the Board. “There are two independent grower positions and one…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
…all the disruptions we’re seeing there. Then an update on the new China facility registration that went into effect January 1,” Hillman noted. “Each one of these will have an…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…week. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said that last year’s program was well-received, prompting another campaign set to kick off on February 15. “With bloom around the…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…Ebert, Pennsylvania Ryck Suydam, New Jersey Southern Region Mark Haney, Kentucky Harry Ott, South Carolina Rich Hillman, Arkansas Jimmy Parnell, Alabama Wayne Pryor, Virginia Western Region Ron Gibson, Utah Bryan…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
…this year, removing the video aspect and centering the contest on traditional Christmas music. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they had quite a bit of feedback…
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
…Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman. “We’re asking people to rewrite a minimum of one verse and one chorus of any popular holiday song. So, think of songs like Rocking Around the…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Success Story in Latest Almond Journey Podcast
…Maxwell, California. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman summarized some of Etchepare’s positive experiences with mating disruption. “He started out small and was really impressed. I think he…