…pesticide restrictions in the nation, and Monterey County already imposes local rules that further protect farmworkers,” said Lauritzen at a press conference. “But we are going to do even more…
High Density Almond Trial Showing Promise
A few trials around the state are looking at high density almond plantings by using a dwarfing rootstock. Mapes Ranch and Lyons Investments is operating one of those projects just…
Almond Board: State of the Almond Industry
What is the current state of the almond industry and what’s ahead in the future? AgNet West talked with Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California,…
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…Manager of the UAS Safety, Data Management, and Flight Operations sections in the UAS Integration Office participated in a conference call and gave more detail about the rules and what…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…for other nuts like peanuts or almonds, you may think of peanut butter or almond milk. The pecan industry hasn’t seen much success moving into those types of products. Dees…
Why Growers Needed Pecan Marketing Order
…Executive Director of the Georgia Pecan Growers, was in California this month for the California Pecan Growers Association Conference. A major topic for the industry is the new federal marketing…
Almond Update: Raising Money for FFA Scholarships
…the Sacramento Convention Center. Registration is now open. You can register for free online at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: The Almond Conference, now in its 44th year, reached several…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
122 chicken and turkey facilities received awards for safety at the recent National Conference for Safety in the Poultry Industry. The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council honored the companies…
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…to losses from unharvested crops. Duvall and a group of other farmers and policymakers made his case on a conference call for the media. Also joining him were Gary Black,…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…almond beverages in western Europe, Asia and Australia, while almond flour and almond butter are becoming more prevalent in markets worldwide. Also, for the first time this year, almonds became…
Restaurant Chain Apologizes to Beef Producers
…Conference in Calgary last week, Earl’s President Mo Jessa said “I am asking for your forgiveness and allow me the chance to work with the industry.” Within a week of…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
…to help. Grower Chuck Dirkse tells us about the almond irrigation calculator. Almond Update – Irrigation Calculator From the Almond Board: To help almond growers determine optimum irrigation schedules…
More About the Almond Alliance of CA
We’ve been discussing the new Almond Alliance of California. President Kelly Covello tells us more about the alliance and its recent transition from the Almond Hullers and Processors Association. More…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…In Merced County, almond growers reported that the almond hull split on the Nonpareil variety began after mid-month. Pistachios were still in shell hardening and were expected to be easing…