…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
The FFA reaches a milestone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy of National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988,…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…demand peaks and as gasoline inventories slid to their lowest July level since 2015. Average gasoline and diesel prices are rising at the fastest pace in over a year, but…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…a recognition and acknowledgment of Richard and his service to the industry.” More information about the 2023 Almond Conference is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s interview below. About the…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…behalf of the 235 signatories of the letter, Ameet Sharma says ABC needs to “reallocate resources” and refocus on “building long-term demand for almonds.” A considerable amount of ABC resources…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…Horticulture Mary Lu Arpaia said a new avocado cultivar fits a variety of grower needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers FFA scholarships being a worthwhile investment in future ag leaders, winegrape buyers reluctant…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…Podcast. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program has helped raise more than $150,000 for the California FFA Foundation since 2016. Hanford FFA member and scholarship recipient Brennan Elszy said that type of…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
…practices in almonds, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…is their commitment to meet future growth in global demand with high-quality California almonds.” The average nut set per tree this year is 3,953, marking a three percent decrease compared…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA’s discrimination program, some regenerative practices beneficial in almonds, congressional subcommittees hearing the…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…have funded 271 projects since 2015, resulting in a reduction of over 24.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The emission reductions are equivalent to taking 5.4 million gasoline-powered…
