…holes in orchards can prevent nuts from getting stuck and preventing them from being swept up. Maximizing the number of almonds that are swept up during initial passes can help…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Farm System Reform Act, which represents a light at the end of the tunnel for struggling farmers, and a future where farmers are at the center of a farm system…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…per tree is 4,619 and the average kernel weight for all varieties sampled was 1.46 grams. Record Shipments Reflect Strong Demand for Almonds Throughout the pandemic, demand for almonds has…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
With wildfires already popping up across California, producers are becoming more anxious as insurance companies are canceling or declining policies. There is an optimistic outlook for almonds with demand keeping…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…there is an optimistic outlook for almonds with demand keeping shipments moving at a good pace. “We haven’t necessarily seen the price rebound I think a lot of us would…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…working to find adequate farm insurance for his operation. “I hope our governor is successful enough to get the FAIR Plan or the insurance carriers to come to light,” Martin…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…circumstances. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Tawny Tesconi said several growers have opted to pull out vineyards in light of the difficult circumstances. “I know some of our growers…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…options to block Proposition 12 which will cost both producers and consumers millions of dollars according to economists and the state of California’s own analysis,” NAMI spokesperson Sarah Little said…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…Chains. The order underscores the need for improving resiliency in the U.S. food supply, particularly in light of the issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Information gathered as part…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…are certain unknowns,” said Sarah Light, UC Cooperative Extension Agronomy Advisor. “We conducted this pretty simple project to just demonstrate what certain herbicide drift symptoms would be on hemp plants….
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Provides Peer-to-Peer Industry Insight
…searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
Best Disease-Resistant and Easiest Roses to Grow
…flowers throughout the summer and into fall. Perhaps the best-known rose is the ‘Knock Out’ rose. It bears long-lasting masses of cherry-red blooms that have a very light fragrance. This high…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
…Board) on June 3 have been put on hold in light of recent developments. An emergency meeting was held on June 9, where the Standards Board heard from public stakeholders…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…for the materials used in the project. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is working to highlight the value of AF36 Prevail. The material has been proven effective in controlling…