Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…Valley agriculture is extraordinarily dependent upon shipments around the globe and this is very reflective of that.” Unsurprisingly, almonds remained the top crop with a value of nearly $1.6…
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
…a lot of science base behind it. It was based on some settlements on previous lawsuits over acrylamide from almonds,” Isom noted. “We’re not sure that they’re adequate or reasonable…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…give them to ag to load with almonds, or walnuts, or pistachios. They want as many empty containers as they can get their hands on and get those back as…
USDA-NASS Report Affirms Continued Growth of Organic Sector
…that the organic sector is poised for even further growth with many producers indicating plans for increasing production and organic acreage. Listen to the radio report below. USDA-NASS Report Affirms…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
70 percent of almonds produced in California are exported. The global market is a major area of attention for the almond industry. Growers will have the opportunity to hear from…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
…interview. Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake! You can find more about the rules and guidelines for submission at Almonds.com/MummyShakeRules, and there is a $500 Amazon gift card for this…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…will be economically and environmentally costly to California – a fifth generation of navel orangeworm, the most destructive pest of almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Navel orangeworm (NOW) will be more…
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
…and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show. Applicants will need to submit a one-page letter explaining their career goals as they relate to the beef industry. A 750-word essay describing…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…“Proposition 12 does not impact an industry that is inherently national or requires a uniform system of regulation” in its three-page ruling. The case initially began back in 2019 with…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…that a recent exemption from some of the tariffs paired with lower prices will flatten or increase market activity. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently sent a comment letter expressing opposition to plans to raise the Shasta Dam. The 21-page letter asserts the plans for raising the dam up…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
…Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention Find out how to take advantage of cover crop seed assistance programs at Almonds.com. There you can read more about Chris Rishwain’s cover crop story….
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…worker here in California,” Isom noted. “On tree nuts, we’ve got guys planting almonds in Arizona this year to see if they can survive over there because they don’t have…