…is available at almonds.com/awards. The awards will be presented during the annual gala at The Almond Conference, which will be taking place on Wednesday, December 6. Listen to Hillman’s interview…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…asking for registration. Industry members can do so by going to almonds.com/events and they can see it on the calendar.” Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…original property and all HLB host plants located within a 250-meter radius. Despite the concerning discovery, HLB has not been detected in any citrus trees in Ventura County as of…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…is getting started in the Coachella and Imperial valleys. After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers India lifting the retaliatory tariffs on almonds, addressing vine mealybug with mating disruption,…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…more urban trees. Studies show that trees in communities are associated with improved physical and mental health, lower average temperatures during extreme heat, increased food security, and new economic opportunities….
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
Advancing technology within the processing side of the industry is helping to improve grower efficiency. Vice President of Operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company, Bikram Hundal said they…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…Albany, California. Researchers there have identified a way to enhance citrus trees’ natural resistance to pathogens, including HLB. By incorporating specific receptors that recognize the disease, they activate the tree’s…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
…acres in 2022. The data comes from the 2023 Walnut Objective Measurement Survey, which analyzed 675 blocks with two sample trees each. The survey results show an average nut set…