…Bill as quickly as possible so that producers can plan for the future and protect their businesses.” SCO will now be available in select counties for almonds, apples, blueberries, grapes,…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
A new, independent study by the University of California, Davis shows that re-using byproducts from producing and harvesting almonds is key to the industry’s environmental impact and further reducing carbon…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…pests, treat or fumigate as necessary. But even with close monitoring, Curtis says sometimes things happen. You can find the Almond Board’s guides to stockpiling online at www.almonds.com/growers or www.almonds.com/processors….
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…being held. Applications for round one are due October 1. Applications for the second round are due April 1, 2016. For information on how to apply, see page 38432 of…
Tulare County Farm Bureau to Host Tree Nut Harvest Safety Seminar, July 22
…harvest equipment for walnuts, almonds and pistachios will be included. Training will be provided in English and Spanish. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Staff of the Family Healthcare Network…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…of July, includes the following commodities: Almonds – California’s 2015 almond production is forecast at 1.80 billion meat pounds, down 3 percent from May’s subjective forecast and down 4 percent…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
…leveling their orchard floor. He says to get it as smooth as possible, and be sure to avoid creating any spots where puddles can form – so the almonds don’t…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…following Sabrina’s trip on Facebook, you might think she’ s having fun, passing out all those cans of California almonds and sampling the local beverages. But I am sure she’s…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “We applaud the efforts of Congressman Valadao, Congressman McCarthy, and many others in their bipartisan effort to address a California water supply…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog. ——————————- (1) California Almond Sustainability Program definition: Sustainable…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…Call Preregistration is required to join the call. Participants can preregister for this teleconference at http://emsp.intellor.com?p=420428&do=register&t=8. Once you have registered, a confirmation page will display dial-in numbers and a unique…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…is available in loans and grants. Details about how to apply for this are on page 35299 of the June 19 Federal Register. Application forms may be obtained from any…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…pests, treat or fumigate as necessary. But even with close monitoring, Curtis says sometimes things happen. You can find the Almond Board’s guides to stockpiling online at www.almonds.com/growers or www.almonds.com/processors….
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…