The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) welcomed a new era of leadership at their 99th annual conference when they unanimously elected Jaimie Johansson their new CFBF President. AgNet West’s Gary…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and…
Almond Board: Industry Benefits from Almond Conference
The almond industry converged once again on Sacramento for the 2017 Almond Conference. Almond grower and Almond Board of California Chairman Mike Mason said they design the conference to stand…
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
AgNet West spoke with CEO of CalCom Solar Dylan Dupre at the 2017 Almond Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center. The Central Valley-based solar developer has simplified the Engineering, Procurement,…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
While at the 2017 Almond Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center, AgNet West spoke with Vice President of Western Region Sales and Marketing at Yara North America Brian Kenyon. “What…
Farmers Commend Senate Action on Tax Reform
…forward to the Senate and House reconciling the differences between their respective versions in conference to achieve a final tax reform package that addresses the needs and concerns of farmers…
California Farm Bureau Welcoming New Leadership at Annual Meeting
…that wanted our building, so it was the right time to make that move, and we’re looking forward to that,” said Wenger. Listen to Wenger’s interview. Paul conference and building…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Fundraiser for FFA
…Almond Board and California FFA: Five years ago, Almond Board of California (ABC), through the Almond Leadership Program, began raising funds for the California FFA Foundation to help ensure scholarships…
Peterson Likes Senate Tax Bill Better Than House Version
…be made so he can support the conference report. Peterson tells the Hagstrom Report that he supports lowering corporate tax rates but not at the expense of raising taxes on…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
For this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott has a Thanksgiving message for growers. Listen to his message: About the Almond Board of California: California’s wholesome,…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
Oregon Democrat Representative Michael Blumenauer released an “alternative Farm Bill” during a press conference. The news conference was held with Michael Pollan, an author of books criticizing the current U.S….
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about one farmer’s decision to place an agricultural conservation easement on his property. Sabrina Hill talks with Tom Ulm, president of Ulm Farms…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
Courtesy: UCANR In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fall rains are on their way and weeds won’t be far behind. “Fleabane and marestail are two of the…
Working on Sugar Support Programs Before 2018 Farm Bill
…Foxx tells a news conference that, “The legislation will get the sugar program to a zero-cost program by ending special-interest bailouts.” However, the co-chairs of the House Sugar Caucus opposed…