Category: West
Mix bait, powdered sugar to help fight sugar feeding ants
The 2(ee) Recommendation is exclusive to the applications made in California, and must be in the possession of the user at time of application.
VGRID’s Bioservers convert biomass into electricity, form biochar
These energy savers run on various types of biomass and agricultural waste to generate electricity and co-produce agricultural-grade biochar to be used as a soil amendment for farmers, which will be a valuable resource for finding drought solutions in California.
Gold Leaf Farming acquires 1,174 acres of almonds in Fresno County
The acreage has secure water rights and will be converted to organic.
Solum Partners invests in Monte Vista Farming Co.
The agriculture and food production-focused investment firm purchased a majority stake in the California almond huller/sheller and processor, which hulled 30 million pounds and processed 50 million pounds in 2020.
Harvard research explores walnut consumption and life expectancy link
Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevity, as well as reduced risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.
Legislation provides more than $8B for water infrastructure in the West
A national coalition led by the California Farm Bureau has helped secure Senate approval for major federal investments in critical water projects.
Impacts of tariff fights still weigh down nut exporters
Last year’s larger crops for some nuts dropped prices, which allowed importers to buy more despite tariffs. This year’s reduced crops, higher prices, shipping congestion and other issues are shaping a different story.
Soil retention adjuvant EFFICAX now approved for use in California
This adjuvant helps enhance a crop protection program’s effectiveness.
New directors of Almond Board of California begin their terms
The 10-member board has five grower members and five handler members, each representing three independents and two cooperatives.
Water curtailment would be ‘disastrous’ for California farmers
Many growers are closing in on harvest season, but using water to keep their trees alive – and having water rights holders’ supplies shut off due to drought emergency – has farmers worried.
Infrastructure bill OK by Senate brings ag group’s call for House action
The act includes more than $8 billion for dam and canal repair, new surface and groundwater storage and conveyance facilities, water conservation and recycling projects, and watershed management and improved ecosystems in order to address critical water issues in the West.
Solectrac has new electric tractor, delivering to California farms
This four-wheel-drive, 70-horsepower electric tractor is specially designed for easy handling on farms, vineyards and orchards, and is expected for delivery this spring.
Colusa County almond farmer and his wife among helicopter crash victims
Bill and Susie Vann of Vann Family Orchards – growers of almonds, walnuts and pistachios – died in the crash along with two of their friends.
Tree nut growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun
Warmer winters and longer growing seasons mean a better survival rate for navel orangeworm. The survey includes new tools to detect and control the pest in tree nuts.
Almond Alliance commends Rep. Harder for FARM Act funding move
The funding will support several nationwide pilot programs to convert tree nut byproducts into biocarbon products.