…CEO Richard Waycott said in a press release. “Through the industry’s advancements in water use efficiency to environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste efforts in the orchard and beyond, almond…
Almond Update: Pending Elections and Pandemic Market Update
…seat and two handler seats are up for grabs this year and ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said ballots have been mailed out and need to be returned by…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…production,” President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Richard Waycott said in a press release. “USDA-NASS’s annual acreage report is the first of three annual reports, including…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…enroll in ARC and PLC for the 2020 crop year. “Producers for several years have experienced low commodity prices, a volatile trade environment and catastrophic natural disasters,” said Richard Fordyce,…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
Farmworkers hoeing potatoes on large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduced a bill that will aid farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic titled “California…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…continue to lead during the transition. “Josette’s promotion to Chief Scientific Officer is exciting for all of us at ABC,” said Richard Waycott, president, and CEO, ABC. “Her insight and…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
…HarvestPort.com. Richard Strafehl of Healthy Cow Corporation joins WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue during this episode of Voice of the Valley. Healthy Cow is an ag-biotechnology company focused on helping dairy…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…start the enrollment process,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “I cannot emphasize enough the need to begin the program election and enrollment process now. Please call your FSA county office…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
…and CEO Richard Waycott, who says participating in the CASP program is a must for the industry to keep moving forward. Listen again to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: Reviewing…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…address, and this year was no exception. Presented by ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott and Board Chair Holly A. King, the address spoke to the hurdles in trade, regulations,…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
Farm workers plant grapes in new California vineyard. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…Richard Fordyce. “We value the local input of the over 7,000 members nationwide who provide their valuable knowledge and judgment as decisions are made about the services we provide, including…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is here to support the economic stability of American agricultural producers by helping them maintain their competitive edge…