Who doesn’t love almonds? Ellen DeGeneres loves them so much, she did a live commercial for them right in the middle of her show….
Almond Update: Ellen DeGeneres Does Live California Almonds Commercial
…to promote the nutrient packed nuts as a source of healthy energy. Molly Spence, Regional Director of North America explains. Ellen DeGeneres Does Live California Almonds Commercial Molly Spence Sahebjami…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…Species Act · Resume pumping at the Tracy pumps and operate the State Water Project and Central Valley Project with maximum discretion and flexibility · Cessation of restoration flows on…
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
…dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project that could help cuts risks. New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
…in California’s water infrastructure and expedite construction on existing storage projects to improve water reliability across the state. The current drought has highlighted the dire need for long-term water solutions,…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…definitely wouldn’t pick now to pull them out if it wasn’t for the drought.” Baker is not the only one. He said a neighbor has removed 300 acres of almonds…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…school districts and a dedicated page of resources for food marketing practices on the school campus. These new resources will complement a second announcement which highlights the nationwide expansion of…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…years. All additional funding is contingent on future congressional appropriations and achievement of project objectives and milestones. Building on its investment in water research, NIFA will also fund projects through…
Zero Water Allocation for State’s Top-Producing County
Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau It was an expected announcement, but now it is official. Zero water allocations for south of Delta, Central valley project agricultural water service contractors….
CFBF Responds to No Water Allocations
Sabrina Hill The California Farm Bureau is responding to the announcement by the Federal Central Valley Project that it will deliver no water to most of its farm customers. Sabrina…
Water Crisis Results from Years of Inaction
Today’s announcement by the federal Central Valley Project that it will deliver no water to most of its farm customers highlights the lack of investment California has made in new…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
FRESNO, CA – Today the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial zero water allocation for south-of-Delta Central Valley Project agricultural water service contractors. This comes as no surprise due…
Almond Board: BMPs for Almond Bloom Sprays
…during bloom sprays. CLICK HERE for their information and tips. For more information, we offer the following links: UC IPM Guidelines UC IPM Almond Guidelines webpage. Project Aphis m. webpage…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…said lack of surface water deliveries from the Friant Unit of the Central Water Project and inadequate groundwater supplies will likely force him to fallow 30 percent to 40 percent…