…the most crop per drop of water. This builds on the 33% reduction in water used to grow each pound of almonds achieved by our industry over the last 20…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…FDA-2014-N-1207on each page of your written comments. Division of Dockets Management HFA-305 Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 For more information: Federal Register Notice…
Agri View: Apples
Everett Griner talks about picking your favorite apples in today’s Agri View. Apples, A Wide Choice From Eating Well.com/apple buyers guide Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, the apple is nature’s…
The Western View: Big Data
…be established. There’s a lot to think about here. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…and research on reducing nitrous oxide emissions associated with the use of nitrogen fertilizers. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Friday, January 29, 2016. Concepts…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
…of the things growers should discuss with their beekeeper. Almond Update – Pollination Plan Get more from the Almond Board on bee health on its website. From Almonds.com The blossoms…
Omnibus a Win for Ag, But No Fix for WOTUS or GMOs
…by Canada and Mexico now that the World Trade Organization has approved more than $1 billion in tariffs against American beef, pork and other U.S. commodities if COOL is not…
California Leads Nation in Horticultural Sales
…up-to-date assessment of current industry trends, including items like peonies, lavender, rudbeckia, cacti and succulents.” The top commodities in California horticulture sales reflect this very diversity. Top commodities sold in…
American Pistachio Growers Visit China
…commodities grown in California, pistachios ranked in the top ten, valued at $1.6 billion in 2014. In crop year 2013/14, 65% of total production was exported, and greater China accounted…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
…authority provided under the 2014 Farm Bill to provide crucial help. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX), Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson (D-MN), General Farm Commodities and Risk Management…
Farm Bureau Re-Elects President, Elects New Vice President
…first vice president in 2005 and president in 2009. Wenger grows walnuts and almonds. “I’m proud of the fact that Farm Bureau today is a respected agricultural organization because of…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…country” hearing conducted by the House Agriculture Committee’s General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, the witnesses outlined numerous market, policy and regulatory issues that threaten to undermine the U.S….
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…research, and we’re doubling down on this important work.” About California Almonds Almonds from California are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through…
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken, while leaving intact the requirements for all other covered commodities. The governments of Canada and Mexico have stated repeatedly that enactment of this…