…of crop choices. You’ll read that farmers insist on growing “water guzzling” crops. Right now, almonds and rice seem to be singled out, but other crops get slapped with the…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…significant attention. However, as the conversation has progressed, there have been some claims about almonds and agriculture more generally that lack context or – in some cases – are simply…
Deadline Approaching for Additional Dairy Proposals
…next deadline is just a couple of days away. USDA is requesting additional proposals regarding a potential federal milk order for California. The deadline for those proposals is this Friday,…
Almond Board: Tips on Irrigating with Less Water
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis professor and pomologist Ken Shackel discusses irrigating almonds during water restrictions. Sabrina Hill has the update. Almond Update: Ken Shackle…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…to stop all exports, like wine, or cars? The amount of water used is another reason to target almonds; people in the cities think Ag in general, and almonds in…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Style Asparagus
…Salt Pepper 1/2 powdered Parmesan 1 Lemon zest and juice 1/2 C Slivered Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
Administrator Dolcini Comments on USDA’s ARC/PLC Extension
…was schedule to end next Tuesday, March 31, but has been extended to April 7, 2015. Dolcini Comments on USDA’s ARC/PLC Extension Read the USDA release on the deadline extension….
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…offices, and make their decisions,” said Vilsack. If no changes are made to yield history or base acres by the deadline, the farm’s current yield and base acres will be…
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
…in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – April Leaf Sampling Go to Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online nitrogen calculator….
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…treatments. Determining Ant Species Because almonds are on the ground for a short period of time on average, growers need to determine if they need to treat the orchard floor…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
…the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) was once again being extended as more money has been allocated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again The APEP…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Fall Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council’s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the fall 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…And, join the discussion about invasive plant pests via the Hungry Pests Facebook page. Today’s announcement was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
…will be released following the April 10, 2015, additional proposal submission deadline. All attendees are encouraged to pre-register. Meetings will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. at the following locations: Tuesday,…