…program. She is also collaborating with the incoming Labor Secretary and Congress to address labor issues. The USA forecast predicts a 3.6% rise in labor costs, while other expenses may…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…November 18, 2025 – New board members seated at the HAB meeting For a complete election timeline and further details, visit HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations. About the Hass Avocado Board The Hass Avocado Board…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…have a history of Alternaria in their orchards, they should take preventive measures even before symptoms appear.” Fungicides have traditionally been a key tool in combating Alternaria, but resistance to…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…timely fungicide applications to maintain orchard health. For additional information, growers can reach out to regional sales representatives or visit UPL’s website at uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive and following recommended…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic…
New Deadline Set for Farms, to File Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN
DepositPhotos image The US Treasury Department has set a new deadline for companies, including farms, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by March 21, following a court order….
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…farm. She’s hopeful that her agritourism events – including on-farm AirBnB stays, tours, commodity festivals and farm-to-fork dinners – can help build consumer confidence in how food gets to their…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…assistants that empower food supply chain businesses with deep insights, intelligent analysis, and automated order processing; Orders IO, GrubMarket’s custom-branded, mobile eCommerce solution; and GrubPay, the company’s digital payments platform…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
…complexity of hull rot makes it particularly difficult to control. With California experiencing extended cool, wet conditions this year, Rieser advised growers to remain vigilant. “Many have already completed their…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
…than 1,400 individuals have completed the program and gone on to become influential leaders in agriculture, business, government, and their communities. Participants will engage in leadership theory, communication, critical thinking,…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
DepositPhotos image The Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding disruptions to international food aid programs. Senator Amy Klobuchar and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…meeting schedules by visiting almonds.com/events and almonds.com/committees. These platforms allow industry members to observe committee discussions, participate virtually, and explore ways to become more involved in shaping California’s almond industry….
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
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