…year. Sales volume was shown to increase by more than one percent from the year prior. Dairy, almonds, and grapes were the major drivers in California’s agricultural revenue. “The 2019…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
A recent report shows that the weaker U.S. dollar will benefit some ag commodities but could create issues for others. In general, American ag products are more competitive in the…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Funding support will also be used to purchase agricultural commodities from farmers and ranchers. “We appreciate the American Rescue Plan’s prioritization of…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
COURTESY: ValleyPBS My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second…
Almond Matters: ReTain Offers Double Duty for Diversified Growers
…turnaround with ReTain. The product essentially works the same way in walnuts as it does in almonds, although it addresses two different issues. Work with the material in California initially…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
…interview. Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training Producers can find the Nitrogen Best Management Practices and registration for the nitrogen ‘Training Tuesday’ at Almonds.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…different commodities and fun facts.” Faith Swope, chapter president of Nipomo FFA, said, “I believe FFA is important for developing young individuals because of all the opportunities it provides. For…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…OPN worked with Category Partners to help analyze the organic fresh produce sales data used in the report. The 68-page report provides an in-depth look at category leaders and a…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…interested in making the application are encouraged to visit their Honey Bee Best Management Practices. The BMP’s can be found at almonds.com under the grower’s tools section. ABC also has a Quick…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…signed contract is required for enrollment. Farmers make enrollment and election decisions on an annual basis. Some of the commodities that are covered under ARC and PLC include grain sorghum,…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
…farm manager out of college. I oversaw 4,000 acres of nuts, primarily almonds,” he said. Roots has been on the production side of the industry for several years and he…