Heather Morse

4 days ago | nationalnutgrower.com | Heather Morse

Sustainable Conservation will host a virtual “Train-the-Trainer” workshop on June 11 to help growers determine if on-farm recharge (OFR) is right for their operations and how to implement it effectively. The free online event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. PDT via Zoom and aims to equip attendees with actionable steps for evaluating and maximizing groundwater recharge potential while protecting water quality.

5 days ago | nationalnutgrower.com | Heather Morse

A federal court will consider the fate of Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) rules. Following months of delays, a federal district judge has decided the next step in a National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) yearslong battle for farmers’ and ranchers’ rights to make their own business decisions.

6 days ago | nationalnutgrower.com | Heather Morse

The Almond Board of California announced the results of its 2025 board of directors election on June 2, naming industry representatives for key grower and handler positions following voting earlier this year. The nominations have been submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for final approval, with terms beginning Aug. 1. Independent grower positionsPaul Ewing of Atwater was elected to a 1-year term member for Grower Position #1. Tobin Barth of Esparto will serve as the alternate.

1 week ago | nationalnutgrower.com | Heather Morse

The USDA has announced $72.9 million in grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, aimed at supporting projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops nationwide. Applications are being accepted through July 7, 2025, and must be submitted electronically. Eligible applicants include state and territorial agriculture departments in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

1 week ago | nationalnutgrower.com | Heather Morse

The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s authority under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). Trump had cited the IEEPA in imposing the tariffs, which have created stock market chaos and uncertainty among consumers and in industries including agriculture.