…to celebrate National Almond Day February 16. History of Almonds Those almonds you pop as a midday snack travelled a long, roundabout way before settling in California where about 80…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…We started with our Facebook group, which in the matter of just a few weeks grew to over 20,000 members, and we began by sharing our stories about how “our…
Another Challenging Year for Cotton Industry
…cotton fiber, leading to a reduction in world trade and drastic reductions of imports from the United States. As a result, NCC estimates 2015 U.S exports at 9.5 million bales,…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…and another 20,000 acres removed since the 2015 harvest. Many of those vineyards have been replaced by tree crops such as pistachios and almonds. “These removals will likely continue at…
National Cotton Council Statement on Cottonseed Designation
…years, the smallest exports in 15 years and cotton prices at their lowest level since the 2009 recession, economic pressure is mounting in the industry. Meanwhile, cotton demand, 10 percent…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bees. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, says things are little different during a wet year. Almond Spraying During Wet Years From Almonds.com The blossoms of nearly all…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…are about 1.25 million metric tons. U.S. Exports The United States is one of the world’s leading peanut exporters, with average annual exports of between 200,000 and 250,000 metric tons….
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Management Practices for California Almonds” (Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) includes strategies for protecting honey bees while also protecting the crop. The most important strategy is to spray fungicides only after bees have removed…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…increased sales at the retail level. It’ll just have to come at a cheaper price.” Though U.S. exports slowed in 2015 because the stronger dollar made American products, including beef,…
Agri View: China Relations
…agricultural exports to China doubled from 2008 to 2012, growing to more than $25 billion in annual sales. China surpassed Japan, Mexico, and Canada to become the top export market…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…much, he said, largely because they’re coming from local sources. Brinker couldn’t say the same for almonds and almond products. “Almond milk, bulk almonds, almond crackers … are going up…
The California Kitchen: Look and Feel Younger Mix with Pulled Chicken
…of red grapes 1 banana 1 cup of strawberries 1/8 cup of almonds Water and Ice Pulled Chicken 2QT Cold Water 4 Leg Quarters 1 onion split in half 1…
Management Tool Lets Growers Get Specific
…the report, you get all of the information including identification photos, sampling techniques, and action and economic thresholds all in several pages.” Goodell says the tool eliminates having to jump…
Agri View: Eat Healthy
…recipes on their most popular cooking websites. Check out a new Pinterest page for thousands of recipes, a site that provides a one-stop-shop where parents, beginner home cooks and even…