Heat illness prevention is of paramount importance with triple-digit temperatures lingering in much of California. Vice President and Chief Education Officer for AgSafe, Angelina Ceja said that both employers and…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-14-22
…smog checks for diesel emission control devices, and details on the sustainable agronomy conference virtual series. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the 2022 California Almond Objective Measurement Report. Projections for the 2022 crop are 11 percent lower than last year,…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, management practices implemented now can help ensure a more successful harvest season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Almond Update: Marvel Studios Partnership Highlights Value of California Almonds
…felt aligned really nicely with our story we’re bringing to life with California almonds with Thor.” The U.S. commercial features Al the Almond talking about almonds as “weapons in wellness.”…
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
…in a virtual listening session with the White House on food access. The White House is holding its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September, and the groups want…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is a critical time for pest management in almond orchards. The opening of the sutures creates the opportunity for…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been providing another informational resource to industry members through the Almond Journey Podcast channel. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-30-22
…almond industry resource through the ABC’s podcast channel and the significance of the Supreme Court hearing Prop 12. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…Louie Brown speaking to industry members at the 2022 Western Agricultural Processors Association Annual Conference “In both the Senate Democratic plan and the governor’s plan for the budget, they both…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
As part of National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, the Almond Board of California (ABC) wants to remind growers that pollinator health and habitat are important considerations throughout the year. ABC…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a critical factor in effective pest management is achieving good application coverage. With hull split closing in, growers are busy getting…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…