…Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey J. D. Bettencourt, calling their involvement a turning point after years of being ignored at the state level. Papagni and McGill stressed that the Potter…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…After exhausting local and state channels, Lands took the issue federal. His advocacy reached USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Betancourt, who he credits with recognizing the national…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…effort reached the federal level. He credited U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt for stepping in, saying their involvement gave the community hope when state…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee…
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-17-24
…Aubrey Bettencourt about a recent trip to Washington D.C. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About the Author Brian…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…sustainability by 2040. Since its pilot phase in 2023, LandFlex has expedited sustainable practices by employing resources in seven GSAs, amounting to 84,000 acre-feet of retired land, says Aubrey Bettencourt,…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…direct hit to the livelihoods of thousands of American families,” CEO and President of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt said in a statement. “We’ve worked hard to build a sustainable…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said Egyptian oranges and tangerines would be problematic for California growers. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt highlighted…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…been addressed. However, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, said there is more to be done to expand opportunities for almonds. “We’re really happy to see progress…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
…U.S. almonds had been in place since 2019. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt said the removal of the tariffs is an encouraging sign for the industry….
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Chief Executive Officer of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt noted the program’s strength is that it provides an avenue for farmers to voluntarily participate in sustainability efforts and be compensated…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…Alliance President and CEO Aubrey Bettencourt said in a press release. “This development underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between government agencies, advocacy organizations, and the private sector in addressing…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said…