…of commodities including raw kernel and inshell almonds starting April 11. The announcement follows several years of collaboration between the Almond Board of California (ABC) and the UK’s Nut and…
Political Aspects of Climate Change Affecting Farmers
The politics of climate change and how its affecting farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. by-studio/Shutterstock Image Researcher Dr. Margiana Petersen-Rockney says the topic of climate change…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
…regions like the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and more. The Coalition emphasizes the importance of shedding light on challenges in the fresh produce supply chain globally to help the industry,…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Manager Sarah Castro said that varieties including the patented UC Yolo Gold and J2N cultivars will support farmers through difficult periods like crop failure. “Sometimes there can be crop failures…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
…with the issue for about 10 years now. Jackson described the beetle as “ravenous beasts” that can take a bin of almonds and “turn it into a bin of meal…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…watching for now. Q: Lindee, let’s start with almonds. What diseases should producers watch for this season? A: Tree nut growers at this time probably are going to be looking…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…the Almond Board of California, Kelley described 2023 as one of the strangest he has ever seen from a huller/sheller standpoint. “In my 19 years, I’ve never seen one that’s…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…By mangostock/Shutterstock image Purina Animal Health and the Land O’ Lakes Foundation have opened their joint scholarship program designed to assist students who have experience in agriculture and livestock production…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
Finding new trade opportunities in South Korea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crates Of Tomatoes packed ready for export. By Branislav Nenin/Shutterstock image Representatives from 49 U.S….
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
Atlantic salmon aquaculture cage site Shutterstock image by leo w kowal The United States is far behind other countries in the production of aquaculture. Americans are large consumers of seafood…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
Congress has given the green light for a significant boost to the Sites Reservoir Project, based on a recommendation from the Bureau of Reclamation. A total of $205.6 million in…
