California
The earlier promised allotment of 15% has dropped to 5%, as California reserves and snowpack are below average, entering another drought year.
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Shipments are down compared to last year's records, but still within market expectations.
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Current farmers and those fallowing their land are eyeing renewables for the offset, the potential income and to help California reach its 2045 goal of 100% renewable and carbon-neutral electricity.
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The 1,000 Farms Initiative, research led by Ecdysis Foundation, aims to quantify regenerative agriculture's potential impacts, with a goal of inspiring its methods nationally.
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California's Department of Water Resources is suggesting the state plan for a third year of drought conditions, and water rights will again be a hot topic.
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Implementing penalties will help bring diverters into compliance, and bills have been introduced to help smaller diverters maintain their water rights and install proper equipment.
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Growers are already seeing significant crop loss, but the effects of an unexpected late-February freeze in California won't be seen for another month or two, cancelling out a fantastic bloom season.
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Two independent grower positions and one independent handler position on the Almond Board of California Board of Directors are to be decided in voting.
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Hundreds of hives have been reported stolen throughout California just as the biggest pollination event begins.
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The 13th class of outstanding professionals begins a year-long immersion to help them become the next great California almond industry leaders.
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