…asking for registration. Industry members can do so by going to almonds.com/events and they can see it on the calendar.” Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…is getting started in the Coachella and Imperial valleys. After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers India lifting the retaliatory tariffs on almonds, addressing vine mealybug with mating disruption,…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…practices. Hundal noted that optical sorters have been one of the major technological upgrades that is demonstrating significant value. “They capture real-time pictures of the almonds. We can record how…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…market and fourth-largest market overall for California almonds. “We are launching a new ad campaign which is titled ‘The Mother of All Snacks’,” said Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott. “We’ve…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Tech Use on Farms
…have the highest internet use aren’t anywhere near the Silicon Valley. Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) explains some of the findings. “As far as the states,…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…such as raisins and almonds, as in a normal year,” Jacobsen explained. “They were probably able to sustain the rains better simply because they were on the vine or tree…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…know your business well?” You can find the latest episodes, including the one with Lucas Schmidt, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…