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FFAR, Almond Board fund $4.99M navel orangeworm project
FFAR and the Almond Board of California are providing $4.99 million to advance Flyttr’s biological control for navel orangeworm affecting California almonds and pistachios.
July almond shipments increase 3.3% as crop year closes
July almond shipments rose 3.3% to 203.5 million pounds as total industry shipments through July concluded at 2.63 billion pounds.
Free webinar to cover regenerative soil health practices for orchard growers
Oregon growers can learn practical, research-based regenerative soil health strategies for commercial orchards during a free Aug. 19 webinar.
Farm bill stalls by 1 vote in Senate ag committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance its version of the farm bill on Aug. 6, with the legislation failing by one vote.
California Farmland Trust reaches 90th conservation project, protecting more than 20,000 acres
California Farmland Trust completed its 90th conservation project, permanently protecting more than 20,000 acres of irrigated farmland.
H-2A employers: Review new AEWR wage requirements
Most employers must comply beginning Aug. 3 while employers in certain states covered by a federal court order have until Aug. 17.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief challenging Labor Department H-2A enforcement system
Agricultural organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Labor Department H-2A penalties must be decided in independent courts.
Biocontrol Technologies partners with Wilbur-Ellis to distribute T34 Biocontrol in the U.S.
Biocontrol Technologies signed a distribution agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness to commercialize T34 Biocontrol for U.S. growers.
DRP releases final findings on fumigant alternatives study
California released the final report in a state-funded study finding no direct replacement for methyl bromide or MITC fumigants.
USDA initiative seeks AI tools to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools to help translate germplasm data collected by the agency.
Fifth annual Pistachio Week highlights American-grown pistachios Aug. 10-16
American Pistachio Growers will host Pistachio Week Aug. 10-16 with California restaurants featuring limited-time pistachio menu items.
Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
AgroLiquid expands distribution network with new Florida facility
Liquid fertilizer company AgroLiquid has opened a new facility in Florida, expanding its manufacturing and distribution network.
Fresno County seeks reports of heat damage to pistachio crops
Fresno County is asking pistachio growers to report crop damage from recent spring heat to support agricultural disaster assessments.
June pistachio shipments reach record 90 million pounds as exports drive demand
Meridian Growers reports record June pistachio shipments based on the latest ACP data as exports remain strong and inventories continue to tighten.