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Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report – August 15, 2023

In the Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report – Aug. 15, 2023, Laura Gerhard, vice president for Blue Diamond Almonds, shared that “shipments for the month of July exceeded industry expectations at 18... more »

Growers react to India’s plan to remove retaliatory tariffs on almonds, walnuts

India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products is seen as a positive development, but with some trade impacts remaining, farmers and agricultural exporters say it may tak... more »

Diesel ending worries California compost dealers

Daniel Pacheco, owner-operator of Lucky Diamond Trucking in Sonoma County, recently picked up a 24-ton order from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah and hauled it two hours through Mendocino, Lake and Yolo c... more »

California State Board of Food and Agriculture discusses statewide climate plan

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for collaboration and action related to the recently released statewide plan, Ag Vision for the Next Decade. The meeting w... more »
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Reports indicate almond acreage drops despite more bearing acres

Bearing acres up in 2023 but there have been fewer new plantings and more orchard removals. more »
Almond orchard. Photo Almond Board of California

Almond Board’s elections begin April 21

Voting begins Friday, April 21, to select one independent grower position and two independent handler positions on the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors. Alternate seats for those sp... more »

UC ANR receives $1 million for VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded a $1 million UC Climate Action Innovation & Entrepreneurship grant for its VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program. more »

Almond farmers not skimping on bees

Even after a bruising year of lower earnings, crop losses and soaring production costs, California almond growers may not be willing to cut corners pollinating their trees this season. more »

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