West

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

Block grants to assist California, Oregon producers in Klamath River Basin

USDA is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist those affected. The pilot is part of a broader suite of programs available to producers to help recover losses from drought. more »