Category: West
Nut categories flourish in Kern County report on California ag
Ranked by revenues paid to growers, almonds come in second and pistachios seventh, with figures suggesting growers in Kern have matched their efforts with market demand.
Applications now open to compete for $250,000 in AgSharks pitch competition
The fourth annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups exclusive access to produce leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the agriculture sector.
Irrigation districts challenge California officials who cut senior water rights
The suit in Fresno County Superior Court claims the state overreached in cutting off supplies to senior water rights holders, effectively closing the surface water faucet for some 4,500 farms in America’s largest agricultural economy.
Almond Alliance’s Trevino nominated as chief agriculture negotiator
Through her positions at the state and federal level, Trevino has developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrates a keen understanding of trade and agriculture policy.
Initial 2020 California ag revenue figures include nut categories
Almonds, pistachios and walnuts rank among the top 10 valued commodities for the state’s crop year at over $9.4 billion combined.
Almond year in review: Record crop, record shipments
The 2020-21 almond crop set records at every turn – from the number of nuts harvested to the staggering amount of product sent around the world.
Forecast for California walnut production down 15%
Freezing temperatures in late 2020 caused frost damage to many orchards in the state, which resulted in delayed leaf out and reduced nut set, and drought conditions magnified tree stress.
Vann Brothers name new CEO after deadly crash
Effective immediately, the new president and CEO will lead the company, which employs 200 people and contracts with more than 100 growers.
Looking after farmers’ mental health becomes focal point
Impacts of water supply, wildfire, the pandemic and financial pressures are wearing on farmers, calling attention to the care of farmers’ mental health.
California almond grower describes impact of limited water supply
Some growers received zero surface water allocations and were forced to remove prime trees. This third-generation almond farmer and farm bureau president explains what that looks like.
Grant opportunities set to accelerate transition to better pest management
Grant applications opened Sept. 2, and offer Research Grant and Alliance Grant programs that focus on integrated pest management research, outreach and education.
USDA reschedules California Walnut O.M. report
The new objective measurement report will be released Sept. 1, and the USDA office can be reached for additional information.
Wildfires, smoke put farm employers on high alert
The smoke from surrounding wildfires is not a welcome element to the hot, dry, dusty areas of California’s summer harvest activity, and employers are tasked with protecting their farm employees.
California sets $400,000 to promote safer, sustainable pest management
Almond Board of California and the California Invasive Plant Council received the funding to help build online tools to coordinate small farm mating disruption efforts and invasive weed control in wildlands, respectively.
Orchardists, nursery tree growers eligible for fire and drought relief
Eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers may be eligible for cost-share assistance through the Tree Assistance Program to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes or vines lost during the drought.