…market and fourth-largest market overall for California almonds. “We are launching a new ad campaign which is titled ‘The Mother of All Snacks’,” said Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott. “We’ve…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…global marketplace.” Signatories of the letter include the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Almond Alliance, Farmers for Free Trade, and International Fresh Produce Association. The groups highlight the importance of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
…crops, the later than average almond harvest in Fresno County, and details on UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…along with the Almond Alliance and California Farm Bureau Federation have all endorsed the legislation. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-24-23
…domestic almond consumption and the benefits of the recent tropical storm. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…delays may have ultimately helped some farmers through the recent storm. “We are fortunate. Because of being behind, we didn’t see as much of our perishable commodities on the ground,…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…in the latest episode of the Almond Journey Podcast from the Almond Board of California. Industry members have been addressing issues of increasing costs, challenging markets, and a variety of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers registration details for the Almond Conference, transportation infrastructure being critical for meeting the…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
Almond Conference registration will be opening next week. The event returns to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, December 5-7. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…Dr. Dan Sonke, BDG Director of Sustainability. The Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant program will help incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-04-23
…of their land, comments from the recent Farm Bill listening session, and how transitions to EV could impact the almond industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-03-23
…period, Almond Board of California’s excitement for the newest CEO, and comments from the latest Farm Bill listening session. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…