…build on years of Almond Board-funded research on reducing dust emissions at harvest. The Almond Hullers and Processors Association (now Almond Alliance) worked closely with NRCS to develop this funding…
Air Quality Discussions Include ‘No-Farm Days’
…was very aggressive, including replacement of all almond harvesters with low-emitting upgrades and the possibility of “no-farm days”. The list got a lot of people’s attention. Western Agricultural Processors Association…
National 4-H Conference Delegates Brief Agriculture Committee Members on the Importance of Agriculture in the U.S.
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a briefing for members featuring National 4-H Conference Delegates. Thirteen young leaders attending the National 4-H Conference in Washington,…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…topic, she noted, that half of the research board’s annual conference agenda was devoted to downy mildew, even though spinach represents just 15 percent of the leafy-greens sector the board…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, a movement called Ag Day 365 is looking to expand agriculture awareness to a daily mission rather than once…
Almond Board: Position Report Looks Good
The latest almond position report shows some growth. Richard Waycott, Almond Board President and CEO says the industry is strong, and things are looking especially good this year. Listen to…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…at the Femeleche conference here, which brought together Mexican dairy industry leaders, farmers and government officials. As part of the coordinated message of collaboration and partnership with Mexico, the three…
Almond Board: Hive Removal and Bee Forage
Honey bee health is top of mind this time of year. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, tells us about two important topics: hive removal timing and honey…
Almond Matters: Bloom Weather Brings Issues
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, bloom weather has caused some problems around the state. Rains have hit orchards hard and we may not know…
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…now for irrigation. Hear the report here: The Almond Board has more information available online. Click here to view the document. From the Almond Board: Limited water supplies — with…
Almond Matters: On The Verge of PTB Movement
In this week’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, trees are blooming around the state and some growers will soon start to see peach twig borer activity….
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…sources including the almond community, beekeepers, researchers, California and U.S. regulators, and chemical registrants, “Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds” represents the Almond Board’s most extensive educational documents…
Bayer CEO Confident Monsanto Deal Will Close by Years’ End
…made the comments during Bayer’s annual earnings conference. Bayer filed for approval with the Justice Department for the agreement at the end of last year, but has put off filing…