…policy and regulatory concerns. Almond Alliance President and CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that feedback is critical in their mission to fight for the needs of the almond industry. “We are…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…their leadership,” said Aubrey Bettencourt, Almond Alliance President and CEO. “We continue to work with partners and members of the Senate as this bill moves to address unreasonable ocean carrier…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
As of December 1, Aubrey Bettencourt will take over as the new President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California. Bettencourt succeeds Elaine Trevino in the position, after Trevino’s…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…offered through the different divisions. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that while it can take time, appealing a USDA decision…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained the critical aspect of participating in county committees. “Every time that notice goes around that those country committee elections are up, I cannot…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained what that means for water…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…established to help facilitate better industry communication and access to resources. In her new role, Aubrey Bettencourt is working with stakeholders and agency partners in developing a successful path forward…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…board has five new alternates: Brandon Rebeiro, an independent grower from Gold Leaf Farming in Modesto. Chris Bettencourt, an independent grower from Westley. Kent Stenderup, a co-op grower from Stenderup…
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…other areas. Class 49 Fellows: Brean Bettencourt, Bella Viva Orchards, Turlock Adam Borchard, Association of California Water Agencies, Sacramento Luis Calderon, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Oxnard John Dmytriw, Index Fresh, Riverside…
Modernizing California’s Water Supply
…funded or being approved that will address some of the water needs of the state. Executive Director for the California Water Alliance Aubrey Bettencourt explained that “we have this undersized,…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…600 acres of alfalfa were flooded, and about how much is lost is probably closer to the 400 number, but it’s dead,” said Aubrey Bettencourt of Bettencourt Farms. “The field…
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
…hasn’t been upgraded since the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, depending on what project you are looking at,” California Water Alliance Executive Director Aubrey Bettencourt said. “The original water system,…
White Rot Highlights Garlic and Onion Meeting
…the California Water Alliance (CWA). “As of last week, we are over 206 percent above our average rainfall,” CWA’s Aubrey Bettencourt said. Stay with AgNet West for more information from…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…producers are: Aubrey Blackmon, Houston, Ark.; Jo Stanko, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Dwain Johnson, Archer, Fla.; Lynn C. Keetch, Montpelier, Idaho; Sara Prescott, Sherman, Ill.; Norman D. Voyles, Jr., Martinsville, Ind.;…