U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for “over-the-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for…
Agri View: BFTP-Whose Fault is it for Obesity
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about who is being blamed for obesity and unhealthy people in today’s Agri View. Everett…
Spray Rigs Could Be Part of Pest Issues
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a major topic at nut shows around the state this fall after the damage that was seen last season. Blue Diamond Growers Member Relations Director Mel…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
Investments will help more than 4.5 million rural Americans Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding grants for 128 projects to increase access to job training (PDF, 351…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…CAPCA, the Almond Board, the California Beekeepers Association, I mean the list goes on and on,” Arroyo noted. “All of them were on board with this bill, and all of…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Almond Board of California honors an individual every year for their dedication to the almond industry. The Almond Achievement Award nomination deadline is today, October 18. Almond Board of…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…
Almond Update: Post-Harvest Nutrition. Do You Need Nitrogen?
Post-harvest Nutrition is important for growers to be thinking about as harvest wraps up. Nitrogen is important for trees but the Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…products as part of the name of the product. Some examples include “soy milk” or “almond milk” and “vegan mozzarella cheese.” These plant-based products are sometimes packaged very similarly to…
Almond Update: ‘Growing Good’ Connects Public to Industry
There’s a new resource to help everyone better connect with the almond industry. The Almond Board of California has created the Growing Good website that combines both their consumer and…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…nearly a month ago. Producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries are now eligible to apply for Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments until the application period closes on January…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust During Pick-up
Later stages of almond harvest continue around the state. The Almond Board of California is reminding growers that they can reduce dust during pick-up. ABC made a series of videos…