There is just over one month left to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline for the program was extended…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…because maybe Telone is too expensive? Do I use different rootstocks that may help?” said Saa. A full agenda and registration information is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to the segment…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…of efficient irrigation practices and long-term sustainability of water resources. The deadline for all responses, either through the USDA NASS Online Respondent Portal or paper questionnaires, is February 15, 2024….
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…out how to position almonds differently within that new environment,” said Waycott. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…Land IQ, initiated in 2018, has yielded a comprehensive living map of California almonds. The partnership provides statistical transparency to industry stakeholders worldwide. The comprehensive insight into California’s almond landscape…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…lentils, almonds, and walnuts and reduced tariffs for turkey, duck, blueberries, and cranberries. Taylor said one of the key reasons for planning a mission trip to India was to help…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…here in the U.S. market,” said Fleischmann. “We want to paint a picture of what’s happening kind of at a bigger level and then how that’s affecting almonds.” The Building…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-10-23
…almonds this year, as well as a new judgment from an appeals court on California’s Prop 65 and ag products. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…now expected to begin sometime in January. California’s budget situation is precarious, as the extended tax filing deadline has condensed the timeline for budget projection. Early expectations were for the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…had beekeepers. We’ve had people who work in ag finance. So, it’s really open to the general industry. You just have to be tied to almonds in some way,” Bailey…
Almond Industry Gatherings Prove to Be Insightful
…hopes and concerns, and about their commitment to their land, roots, communities and to almonds,” Turner explained. “Despite the current difficult macro environment, we had very constructive conversations about the…
Week in Review: New Sick Leave Rules & Turkey to Increase Almond Tariffs
…shelled almonds. The Department of Water Resources has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast…
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Australia has been dealing with the pest in almonds…