…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…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…only start growing cantaloupes, but almonds and cherries and all kinds of other good stuff.” Obama continued, “But today, we’re here to talk about the resource that’s keeping more and…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…California Employment Development Department; and other community resources. CDFA continues to support California’s drought response. The department has developed a web page as an information clearinghouse on assistance programs for…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
…Valley again.” “The House of Representatives has stated its position loud and clear – the status quo in California is unacceptable,” said Rep. Nunes. “In light of the debilitating water…
U.S. Senate Rejects South Valley Water Fix
…in light of the dire circumstances facing our farmers and communities. Despite this setback, we will continue to offer solutions to relieve the water crisis, hoping that our senators will…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…the Mediterranean region. The ongoing international olive shortage sheds new light on this niche market. More and more buyers, reacting to the international crop shortage, are awakening to the differences…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…and postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its…
Drought Management for Almonds
…a.m. – 11 a.m. Topics include irrigating almonds in a drought year, application of irrigation strategies for almonds, and managing salinity in almond orchards. Registration opens at 8:30. The meeting…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…existing regulations to rebalance competing uses of water in light of these unprecedented conditions,” Birmingham stated. Birmingham added, “Governor Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency will reinforce the message to…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its partners…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…the decisions that will be made in the coming weeks. We will try to help shed more light on this urgent topic.” Benjamin Grumbles, President of the Washington D.C. based…
Almond Board: What’s Ahead for California Almonds in 2014
In this week’s Almond Update, Sabrina Hill talks with California Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott about the year ahead. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s the…
California Almond Growers to Vote on Marketing Order
California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. Growers who have produced almonds in California from Aug….