COVID-19 may have shifted consumer thinking similar to the last economic downturn over a decade ago. At the 2020 virtual Almond Conference, Innova Market Insights presented a poll they conducted…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…virtual event was a hit. “I have to say for a virtual event like this, it went much better than expected,” Groot said. The virtual platform created a pleasant landscape…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…Valley Virtual AgTech Summit centered on new technologies and bridging the gap between and ag and tech sectors. During one of the panel discussions, VP of Product and Sustainability for…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
…the Indian market remains an incredible opportunity for the industry, but she also detailed major regulatory challenges for the region at the 2021 Virtual Almond Conference. Also during the session,…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
Every year, California Farm Bureau hosts a day at the State Capitol dedicated to agriculture. This year’s event is on March 23, and will be held virtually for all Farm…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
…Jeffers presented at the virtual Almond Conference in December and said their relatively new strategies in Mexico focus on health qualities for urban professionals. That demographic represents 31 percent of the total population…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…the online portal through March 31. AMS will also be holding a virtual listening session on Thursday, March 18. The webinar will be an opportunity for groups and individuals to provide feedback…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
…significant margin. North American Regional Director Jennifer Freeman did a session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference explaining some of their efforts in marketing to millennials. These efforts highlight a holistic…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…pathways in agricultural science and other STEM-related fields. A pilot phase of the project will begin in the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. The program will include virtual seminars,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the upcoming virtual citrus showcase, researchers looking…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…National Center for Appropriate Technology, along with innovative farmers from around the country. The event will also feature a virtual exhibit hall, student posters, and opportunities to network with other…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…19. While moving to a virtual format, the event will still deliver a full agenda of presentations on a wide range of topics. The Summit is presented by Hartnell College…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
…for we had a blowup in Kern County again,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower Liason Judy Zaninovich said on a virtual conference discussing the matter. Because of the…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has opened registration for the inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference. The event was postponed last year and is now scheduled to be a virtual conference…