…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…much as possible,” Sonke explained. “There isn’t a strict deadline per se, but in order to get the seed ordered, and delivered to growers during harvest so that right after…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…achieving the Westside Subbasin’s sustainability goals well before the 2040 deadline,” Westlands Water District General Manager Allison Febbo said in a press release. “With this milestone, we look forward to…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…“We made that available earlier in the year and we extended the deadline just to ensure that everybody that is interested and was eligible for that program can get into…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…a recognition and acknowledgment of Richard and his service to the industry.” More information about the 2023 Almond Conference is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s interview below. About the…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…behalf of the 235 signatories of the letter, Ameet Sharma says ABC needs to “reallocate resources” and refocus on “building long-term demand for almonds.” A considerable amount of ABC resources…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives organic dairy producers more…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…Horticulture Mary Lu Arpaia said a new avocado cultivar fits a variety of grower needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds….
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…online at Almonds.com. Elszy talked about his goal of studying at the College of the Sequoias for a few years before transferring to Fresno State to major in plant science….
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
The protest period for the proposed Sites Reservoir has been extended by the State Water Resources Control Board. Originally, the deadline for submitting protests against the project was August 1….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
…practices in almonds, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…is their commitment to meet future growth in global demand with high-quality California almonds.” The average nut set per tree this year is 3,953, marking a three percent decrease compared…
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
The deadline is fast approaching to nominate your farm dog for a big award. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tough, 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the…