…farms and 21 businesses in Montgomery and Page counties. “This second round of ReConnect funding will help USDA be an even stronger partner in closing the digital divide in America’s…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…even with the uncertainties that have been created by the tariff situation, we’re still moving almonds and it’s because we’ve diversified our markets around the world.” Described as the almond…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…1973 to build a foundation of knowledge on responsible farming practices, food quality and safety and almonds’ impact on human health. A tangible example of the almond community’s commitment to…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…owned on a day selected by the producer between April 1 and May 15, 2019. MFP payments will also be made to producers of almonds, cranberries, cultivated ginseng, fresh grapes,…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…expand the understanding of the relationship between nutrition, water, soil, environment, and technology. “The incubator farm is basically a manifestation of our ‘My Almonds’ crop program and so at its…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…allow customers to make their own decisions.” Click here to read the text of the Real MEAT Act. Click here to read NCBA’s two-page summary of the bill. Source: National…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…stated that the agency will be aggressive in its enforcement of the regulations. Chlorpyrifos has been used in multiple different crops including almonds, walnuts, citrus, grapes, and cotton to control…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…have gained in Japan under TPP. The agreement immediately eliminates all tariffs on U.S. exports of sweet corn, almonds, broccoli and prunes, among other things. Other tariffs on products such…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…pests of many agricultural crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, grapes and hops as well as hardwoods such as oak, walnut and poplar, among others. USDA and State partners have been…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…interview. There’s still time to submit your ‘Mummy Shake’ video for this year’s contest. Go almonds.com for the ‘Mummy Shake’ official rulesand to find more information about navel orangeworm management….
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…products,” President and CEO of Western Growers Tom Nassif said in a news release. “The elimination of tariffs on produce products such as almonds, blueberries, walnuts, broccoli and prunes –…
Almond Update: Nominate for the Almond Achievement Award
…Almond Achievement Award Get more information and nominate someone today at Almonds.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…access will be: fresh beef frozen beef fresh pork frozen pork Tariff Elimination:Tariffs will be eliminated immediately on over $1.3 billion of U.S. farm products including, for example: almonds blueberries…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…$1.3 billion worth of products – including walnuts, almonds, sweet corn, grain sorghum, broccoli, dried plums, and more.” Japanese officials have indicated their intention to move quickly in efforts to…