WHAT'S GROWING ...
AG POLICY ...
FDA action applauded by the Almond Alliance
FDA has announced their enforcement discretion policy for almonds
FOOD SAFETY ...
FDA announces FSMA enforcement discretion
Will exercise discretion for producers of hops, wine grapes, pulse crops and almonds
TRADE TALK ...
Calif. almonds receive $6M+ in trade funding
Almond industry awarded funds through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program
RESEARCH INVESTMENT ...
Almond Board of Calif. invests $6.8M into research
Invests in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices
TRADE TALK ...
Almonds, sweet cherries added to MFP program
Producers of shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries may apply for MFP payments
TRADE IMPACTS ...
US trade mitigation package for almonds
Growers of CA almonds are now eligible to apply for direct payments of $.03 per pound
TRADE TALK ...
Almonds included in trade mitigation package
US retaliatory mitigation package places almonds in market facilitation program
THE BUZZ ...
Honey bees' vital role in growing tasty almonds
Likewise, almonds are also vital to the health of American beekeeping operations
AG POLICY ...