USDA Funds New Pilot Project

Taylor HillmanCorn, Tree, nut & vine crops

…gas credits from nutrient management practices in growing almonds and corn. The goal is for growers to enter the cap-and-trade market and sell carbon credits to companies and industries seeking…

The Western View: California Grown

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…being shared by most of California. Even almonds have been vindicated. The Los Angeles Times recently published an article about the almond harvest, and showed the many benefits of growing…

Permanent Crops Fuel Crop Report Gains

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Central Valley crop reports all showed gains for 2014 and that’s partially to do with the increase in permanent crops like almonds. This video shows almond shaking from Fresno County,…

2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…