Feb. 11, 2019 – -The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will host a free, public Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Forum for GSA members and stakeholders on March 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Sacramento area. The forum will highlight various GSA efforts to facilitate the exchange of ideas, establish professional networks […]

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Feb. 11, 2019 – -The California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the support of the California agricultural community, is requesting your participation in a new 2019 agricultural equipment survey. The 2019 agricultural survey covers all mobile agricultural equipment, including tractors, combines, balers, agricultural use ATVs and forklifts, and many more. The survey is intended for […]

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Feb. 11, 2019 – -As required by law, on February 4, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released reports assessing China’s and Russia’s implementation of their respective World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. The Week, an Indian publication, reported the USTR report alleges that China’s use of export and import substitution subsidies has been ubiquitous […]

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Feb. 11, 2019 – -The Assembly hosted a Joint Informational Hearing on “Safe and Affordable Drinking Water,” between the Budget Sub 3 Committee on Resources, the Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, and the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. The purpose of the hearing was to engage all stakeholders on the topic and provide a […]

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Feb. 11, 2018 – – The Department of Finance released the first draft of the budget trailer bill language on the topic of “Safe and Affordable Drinking Water.” As anticipated, the language was nearly identical to SB 623 (Monning, 2018) with the inclusion of funds to cleanup Exide. The trailer bill specifically included language on […]

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Jan. 9, 2019 – – Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced, at the request of Congressman Costa and four members of the California delegation, the extension of the deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. The Almond Alliance worked with Congressman Costa’s office to formalize this request. FSA offices were kept open as long as possible, but […]

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Jan. 3, 2019 – – Join the Almond Alliance of California and attorney Stacy Henderson, of Terpstra Henderson, A Professional Company, for our 2019 California Labor Law Update. The presentation will provide an overview of new laws and other recent developments which are most likely to impact your operation in 2019, as well as practical […]

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Jan. 3, 2019 – -Due to the partial government shutdown, all local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices are closed until further notice; therefore any review of applications under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) program is on hold. New applications can continue to be submitted through the USDA website, but there is no review until staff comes back […]

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Dec. 20, 2018 – -Please join the Almond Alliance as we celebrate our 38th Annual Convention. The Almond Alliance convention will be held April 30 – May 2, 2019 in beautiful Napa, California at the Meritage Resort. The Annual Convention brings together growers, huller/shellers, processors and allied businesses in a collaborative atmosphere to share knowledge, […]

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The Almond Advantage is our bimonthly printed magazine, featuring the latest industry news and recent activities the Almond Alliance has been engaged in. Highlights in September/October edition of the Almond Advantage include: Market Facilitation Program (MFP) – Almond Growers can sign up for the MFP payments between September 24 through January 15, 2019; however, payments to […]

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