…with long-standing and direct involvement in the industry. They demonstrate lasting impact and commitment to the almond industry.” Last year’s winner was Brian Ezell from the Wonderful Company. Other winners…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…through Norfolk, through Savannah, in order to find the right shipping route into places like the Middle East, parts of Europe, and even India.” Trade options for almonds will depend…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…accountable department. As part of the effort to engage community members, DPR is soliciting public feedback through a series of meetings. Two public meetings will be held online and two…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…more regulatory authority to enforce standards for transporting horses. The changes include: increasing the amount of time allowed for horses to be in a contagious equine metritis (CEM)-affected region without…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. Communities…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…the one with Bikram Hundal, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…into the US. So if you go to a store and you want to buy a toothbrush, and it’s 10 percent more expensive, or you want to buy a shirt…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…California Community Colleges, and California Native American Tribes are also eligible to apply. The program sets a minimum award threshold of $500,000 for block grants, with a maximum grant of…
Celebrating California Wine Month
How people around the nation can take part in California Wine Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. September is the 19th annual California Wine Month and wine…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…Non-branded products primarily, trying to encourage people to buy US soybeans or corn or wheat.” He said the ag community’s goal for the 2023 Farm Bill is to double the…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…Committee chair and current Assembly Speaker, Robert Rivas, to convene a special meeting of the Ag Committee. During this meeting, Peter Navarro, a California strawberry grower and Commission Executive Committee…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…premium, for producers who have buy-up coverage. The policy is classified as a “mortality policy.” It compensates losses when vines are deceased or severely damaged beyond recovery within the next…