…to make sure they think that because we don’t compare to corn and soybean and some of the broad acre crops.” In looking to the future and where regulation is…
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
…sterile. So, the eggs she lays are not viable. Then the larva don’t molt out to be adults. So, it really fouls things up within the colony. It’s not a…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
…don’t want to go too fast. We need to make sure that the trees are covered well and that you’re getting that product on the suture of the nut,” said…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…opt for continuous certification, meaning they report once and don’t need to report again unless there are changes. Farmers can access their FSA records and maps online via the farmers.gov…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…open for anyone who’s interested,” Hillman explained. “The deadline to do this is the middle of July. We don’t have a specific date, but you’re going to want to do…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…response to Hayes and other Democrats, who argued that the bill is partisan. “Now, as we all know, facts don’t care about feelings. So here are some facts. This bill…
Summer Food Safety
…For hot foods, keep them over 140 F by placing them on the grill, in heated chafing dishes, slow cooker, or warming trays. And don’t keep any perishables out for…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…crop like that, we had problems with shipping, which we don’t have today,” said Clarice Turner, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “So, we have the capabilities…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
…the correct internal temperature by checking the internal temperature with a food thermometer. Prevent cross-contamination occurring between raw and cooked meat or vegetables by using clean utensils. Put simply, don’t…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…don’t hatch; eggs that have already been laid. Then the nymphs don’t go into the next stage.” As growers make applications to address mite concerns, Burkdoll explained that adding a…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…there are more system-level interactions between all of these different aspects, which is something that we don’t fully understand,” she said. Additionally, she identified that consumer confidence in products is…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…their farms, and we don’t take lightly the responsibility to ensure their safety and protection. We wholeheartedly support clamping down on labor abuses, but this rule instead assumes all farmers…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
…in the election process is paramount to ensuring industry priorities are well represented. “Everybody in the industry, we would love your participation in the election process. If you don’t receive…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…security, and revitalize rural America.” U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) told broadcasters she’s counting on bipartisan support for the bill. “We don’t get a…