…to celebrate National Almond Day February 16. History of Almonds Those almonds you pop as a midday snack travelled a long, roundabout way before settling in California where about 80…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…well. This would make a huge difference to the farmers of California. We have “My Job Depends on Ag” decals you can purchase on our Merchandise page, to further help…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…and another 20,000 acres removed since the 2015 harvest. Many of those vineyards have been replaced by tree crops such as pistachios and almonds. “These removals will likely continue at…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bees. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, says things are little different during a wet year. Almond Spraying During Wet Years From Almonds.com The blossoms of nearly all…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Management Practices for California Almonds” (Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) includes strategies for protecting honey bees while also protecting the crop. The most important strategy is to spray fungicides only after bees have removed…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…much, he said, largely because they’re coming from local sources. Brinker couldn’t say the same for almonds and almond products. “Almond milk, bulk almonds, almond crackers … are going up…
The California Kitchen: Look and Feel Younger Mix with Pulled Chicken
…of red grapes 1 banana 1 cup of strawberries 1/8 cup of almonds Water and Ice Pulled Chicken 2QT Cold Water 4 Leg Quarters 1 onion split in half 1…
Management Tool Lets Growers Get Specific
…the report, you get all of the information including identification photos, sampling techniques, and action and economic thresholds all in several pages.” Goodell says the tool eliminates having to jump…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…recipes on their most popular cooking websites. Check out a new Pinterest page for thousands of recipes, a site that provides a one-stop-shop where parents, beginner home cooks and even…
The Western View: Rain
…my Facebook page for my eastern family to see. I only put up the pictures with bright sunshine and people outside in shirtsleeves – with no jackets in sight –…
Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…Nichole Embertson, Whatcom Conservation District The first meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force is planned for the spring of 2016. For more information visit the AAQTF web page….
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…Green Pastures, submitted by Khyati Majmudar of Mumbai, India. This comprehensive dashboard interface allows a farmer to visualize production, economic, livestock, and commodity data from NASS, ERS, ARMS, and other…
Robotic Sorting Powered by Color-Sensing Camera
…can separate themselves from the competition. Your picking team may comprise of the fastest, most experienced pickers in the industry, but even the best employees are prone to fatigue and…
Sanitation Key for NOW, No Matter the Nut
It’s well known now that navel orangeworm (NOW) isn’t just a pest in almonds anymore and sanitation is the key for walnut producers to help reduce next season’s NOW pressure….