…The changes may be gradual, with major changes noticed within 20 years. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches,…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…with goals of sustainability, equity, and worker protection, providing grants and technical assistance for small-scale and underserved producers. Advocates of the legislation view it as a pivotal proposal amid efforts…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…almonds. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…both commercial use and UC research, mating disruption is proven effective in reducing NOW damage. “We’re offering financial incentives and technical assistance for using the NOW mating disruption simultaneously in…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
There is just over one month left to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline for the program was extended…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…because maybe Telone is too expensive? Do I use different rootstocks that may help?” said Saa. A full agenda and registration information is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to the segment…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…grocery shopping, and as food enters the picture, why not keep food waste to a minimum. Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices and the gift that…
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
…in much-needed ERP assistance, the groups expressed serious concerns with changes. The biggest change is a “progressive factor” that reduces the disaster assistance for many eligible growers based on the…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…out how to position almonds differently within that new environment,” said Waycott. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…Land IQ, initiated in 2018, has yielded a comprehensive living map of California almonds. The partnership provides statistical transparency to industry stakeholders worldwide. The comprehensive insight into California’s almond landscape…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…lentils, almonds, and walnuts and reduced tariffs for turkey, duck, blueberries, and cranberries. Taylor said one of the key reasons for planning a mission trip to India was to help…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…here in the U.S. market,” said Fleischmann. “We want to paint a picture of what’s happening kind of at a bigger level and then how that’s affecting almonds.” The Building…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-10-23
…almonds this year, as well as a new judgment from an appeals court on California’s Prop 65 and ag products. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…