…off this weekend with college football, comments from Ag Sec. Vilsack at Farm Progress, and results from a sustainable farm project. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…turned into what we’re calling Project Theia. It’s a project with the third-party strategic consulting firm that we engaged in to really help us strategically position California almonds for the…
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…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…being provided by UC Davis and the California Leafy Greens Research Board (CLGRB). In total, $198,000 is being committed to the project. While 2023 did not start off as a…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
How the agriculture department works to keep animals healthy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The NAHLN antimicrobial resistance pilot project is on track to be converted to…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…prioritizes projects offering multiple conservation and public benefits. In light of rising costs, the bill would double the allowable federal contribution to projects to $50 million and allow for non-USDA…
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…
Proposals for CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Being Accepted
…California specialty crops. Specialty crops eligible for project funding include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…forecasted. “It’s looking like the impacts are not as significant as initially projected. We did see rainfall here in the San Joaquin Valley, but not to the upper ends of…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. Another project made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be making funding available to farmers. Subscribe…
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…
Conservation Project Supported by USDA Grant of $90 Million
…141 selected projects through the program. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is one of the funding recipients and is launching the first phase of its conservation project. NACD…
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…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….