…Spain. Not California. Not Florida. I read from a 3 page list of other uncommon, and mostly unknown, facts about fruits and vegetables. Those that everybody eat at one time…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…law and are therefore under development. See page 52 of the legislation for the full text (PDF, 2 MB). USDA is seeking input as we develop the rules and requirements…
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…law to respond by that date. They can also fill out the census online at AgCensus.USDA.Gov. NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer says the Census of Agriculture, which is conducted once every…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
…as alternative milk products continue to grow in number and presence in the market. Various products made from almonds, soy, coconuts, and hemp have been labeled as milk, despite the…
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
…industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal accountability and program integrity. More information about research and promotion programs is available on the Research and Promotion Programs page on the AMS website….
Almond Matters: Assessing Ant Management Strategies
…now on ant species, there’s an excellent guide to ant identification on the University of California Integrated Pest Management website for almonds…and that can definitely help a grower distinguish the…
USDA to Ensure All Have Equal Access to Crop & Livestock Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new procedures for the release of market-affecting crop and livestock reports from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and World Agricultural Outlook Board…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
If you need to feed the world, agriculture expansion in one way to meet the need. California almonds are no different. Everett Griner talks about California almond expansion in today’s…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
…split sprays have just begun, and are expected to pick up soon. Mites have not been reported as an issue so far this year. Report of disease pressure in almonds…
Final Countdown for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…programs, disaster assistance, agricultural research, local policies, and business. NASS says that’s why it’s so important that they hear from as many farmers as possible. Barbara Rater, the Census and…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
…Not only wine and nuts. But anybody can see where the trouble is. Three products. Wine, almonds, and pistachios. It will take a half billion dollars to cover the new…
Agri View: Tariff Effect on the Pecan Crop-Hard Nut to Crack
…pecan. There are a lot of tree nuts grown in the United States. The pecan is the only one that is native to this country. Did you know that? Almonds…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
…is available on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board page on the AMS website, including a link to the Board’s membership under the heading Organizational Structure. More information about…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
Less than two weeks to submit the questionnaire by mail The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is wrapping up data collection for the 2017 Census…