…web page. Previous projects funded through the Organic Transitions Program include a multi-state, trans-disciplinary project led by the University of Maryland to improve the management of soils in transitional and…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…the almond industry. About the Almond Board of California: At the request of the almond industry, a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it…
Western View: Pulse Irrigating Saves the Farm
…They laid out 7 separate irrigation lines to cover their 175 acres of almonds. They calculated they had enough water to irrigate each line for 30 minutes at a time…
USDA Surveying Sheep Operations
Starting later this month, the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will measure sheep inventories and wool production during a nationwide survey. The American Sheep Industry Association is…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…and industry experts. As the top industry event, the Conference brings groundbreaking information and innovative solutions to the attendees — key trends that keep almonds at the forefront of the…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Parfait
…Toasted Almonds 1 Cup Toasted Quick Oats 1 Cup Pomegranate seeds 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half and seeded 1 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…About the Almond Board of California: At the request of the almond industry, a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it dealt primarily with…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Rural Development (RD), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Grain inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Food Safety and Inspection service (FSIS) and…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…$5.71 billion Data are reported annually in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Poultry-Production and Value report. U.S. turkey meat production (ready-to-cook weight): 2012: 5.97 billion pounds 2013: 5.81 billion…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…on the Forest Service multimedia webpage. Learn more about tree mortality and the work to restore our forests in California at the Forest Service’s web page Our Changing Forests. ….
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…Board: Over the years, Almond Board of California (ABC) has cultivated not only the awareness of almonds with consumers, but they’ve elevated almonds to top-of-mind. In large part, the consumer…
U.S. Turkey Production
…$5.71 billion Data are reported annually in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Poultry-Production and Value report. U.S. turkey meat production (ready-to-cook weight): 2012: 5.97 billion pounds 2013: 5.81 billion…
National Agricultural Conservation Survey Begins
…several months, NASS contacted 25,000 farmers and ranchers to determine if their land meets the criteria to be included in the survey. Now, NASS representatives are contacting those with eligible…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
At the upcoming Almond Conference, emeritus professor of plant sciences at UC Davis Ted DeJung Is speaking on the specifics of growing almonds trees. He tells us about his session…