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FarmRaise Introduces Groundbreaking Addition to Software Suite, Revolutionizing Farmer Financial Incentive Programs

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Jeudi, mai 16, 2024
Collegiate, Environment, Sustainability, Software, Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Consumer, Accounting, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Climate Change, Small Business, University, Agritech, Education, Diamond, Government, Farmer, Small business, Non-governmental organization, Knowledge, Organization, USDA, Blue Diamond Growers, Renewable energy

FarmRaise launched its novel product aimed at transforming the administration of farmer-facing programs, including financial incentives and sustainability programs.

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  • FarmRaise launched its novel product aimed at transforming the administration of farmer-facing programs, including financial incentives and sustainability programs.
  • FarmRaise delivers software and educational resources that enable farmers to master their farm funding.
  • "At FarmRaise, we are dedicated to equipping farmers with the tools they need to thrive," said Jayce Hafner, CEO at FarmRaise. "
  • Our latest software product represents a game-changer for organizations seeking to administer farmer-facing programs efficiently and effectively."

Blue Diamond Launches New, Limited-Edition Ranch Flavored Almonds

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Lundi, mai 13, 2024
Food, Beverage, Online Retail, Other Retail, Discount, Variety, Retail, Diamond, Dark, Taste, Spice, Costco, Marketing, Ranch, Blue Diamond Growers, Walmart, Research, Innovation, Multimedia, Crave

Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announced the launch of Ranch Flavored Almonds .

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  • Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announced the launch of Ranch Flavored Almonds .
  • With cool, zesty herbs and spices, these limited-edition almonds pack a delicious, ranch-flavored punch along with a satisfying, crave-worthy crunch.
  • "We're so excited to bring a flavor that is loved by so many to our Blue Diamond snack portfolio," said Maya Erwin, Vice President, Marketing & Innovation, Blue Diamond Growers.
  • For more information on Blue Diamond Almonds, visit BlueDiamond.com

Blue Diamond Growers Launches Year Two of USDA Climate Smart Grant

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Lundi, mai 13, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond marketer and processor, launched the second year of enrollment for their $45 million Climate Smart Commodities Grant this month. The grant, awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides farmers funding to implement climate-smart practices on-farm including planting cover crops, conservation cover and hedgerows. Blue Diamond's farmer-members planted more than 17,000 acres of almond orchards with cover crop and over 100 conservation cover in the first year of the project. Starting May 1, the cooperative began accepting applications from their approximately 3,000 farmer-owners for the second year of activities, which are supported by grant partners Project Apis m. and Pollinator Partnership.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond marketer and processor, launched the second year of enrollment for their $45 million Climate Smart Commodities Grant this month.
  • The grant, awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides farmers funding to implement climate-smart practices on-farm including planting cover crops, conservation cover and hedgerows.
  • Through this grant, Blue Diamond has provided almost $800,000 in funds for seeds, and incentive payments for 91 farmers in the first year.
  • The Climate Smart Grant will bolster Blue Diamond's farmers to employ practices that support the good stewardship of their orchards.

Blue Diamond Growers Launches Year Two of USDA Climate Smart Grant

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Lundi, mai 13, 2024
Diamond, Partnership, Sustainability, Farmer, Pollinator Partnership, USDA, Agriculture, Blue Diamond Growers, Seed

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond marketer and processor, launched the second year of enrollment for their $45 million Climate Smart Commodities Grant this month. The grant, awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides farmers funding to implement climate-smart practices on-farm including planting cover crops, conservation cover and hedgerows. Blue Diamond's farmer-members planted more than 17,000 acres of almond orchards with cover crop and over 100 conservation cover in the first year of the project. Starting May 1, the cooperative began accepting applications from their approximately 3,000 farmer-owners for the second year of activities, which are supported by grant partners Project Apis m. and Pollinator Partnership.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond marketer and processor, launched the second year of enrollment for their $45 million Climate Smart Commodities Grant this month.
  • The grant, awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides farmers funding to implement climate-smart practices on-farm including planting cover crops, conservation cover and hedgerows.
  • Through this grant, Blue Diamond has provided almost $800,000 in funds for seeds, and incentive payments for 91 farmers in the first year.
  • The Climate Smart Grant will bolster Blue Diamond's farmers to employ practices that support the good stewardship of their orchards.

Blue Diamond Releases Statement of Support for Progress on Farm Bill

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, issued a statement of support following the release of two separate farm bill frameworks by the chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, issued a statement of support following the release of two separate farm bill frameworks by the chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
  • The Company issued the following statement:
    "Blue Diamond applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Stabenow for their diligent work in moving the 2024 farm bill process forward.
  • The Farm Bill is a critical tool to ensuring U.S. food security for millions of Americans.
  • We urge bipartisan collaboration as Congress moves through the process to ensure a farm bill is signed into law this year."

Long Beach Container Terminal Receives $34.9 Million Federal Grant to Convert Fleet to Electric and Install Charging System

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024
Automotive, General Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Fleet Management, Climate change, Public, Investment, Ship, LEAP, Partnership, Carbon, LBCT, Reduction, San Pedro Bay, Movement, Blue Diamond Growers, Federal Highway Administration

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has received a $34.9 million Federal Highway Administration grant to replace more than 150 vehicles at its state-of-the-art cargo handling facility with zero-emission electric trucks and buses as well as to build the supporting charging infrastructure on site.

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  • Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has received a $34.9 million Federal Highway Administration grant to replace more than 150 vehicles at its state-of-the-art cargo handling facility with zero-emission electric trucks and buses as well as to build the supporting charging infrastructure on site.
  • “LBCT is grateful for the support and leadership of Congressman Garcia in securing this grant.
  • These federal dollars will make our port cleaner, safer, and help us meet our climate goals,” said Congressman Garcia.
  • The grant was provided through the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Blue Diamond Releases Statement of Support for USDA's inclusion of Almond Products in WIC

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Vendredi, avril 12, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, put out a statement of support following the release of the revised Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, the largest almond processor and marketer, put out a statement of support following the release of the revised Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages.
  • The revised program will allow for the inclusion of almond products as a qualified food package.
  • Blue Diamond appreciates the inclusion of almond products as qualified food packages in the WIC final rule.
  • Blue Diamond thanks USDA for the WIC program revision and looks forward to supporting the program by producing high quality, nutritious and safe almond food packages for the WIC community."

Rubrik Delivers Industry’s First-of-its-Kind DSPM Everywhere Securing Data Wherever it Lives

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Diamond, Cloud, Organization, Software as a service, Blue Diamond Growers, Heel, Acquisition, EPE, Posture, Artificial intelligence, Privacy

Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced today the general availability of its Rubrik Enterprise Proactive Edition (EPE), the industry’s only Data Security Product Suite of its kind that combines DSPM with recovery designed for complete cyber resilience, wherever data lives.

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  • Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced today the general availability of its Rubrik Enterprise Proactive Edition (EPE), the industry’s only Data Security Product Suite of its kind that combines DSPM with recovery designed for complete cyber resilience, wherever data lives.
  • "Rubrik EPE is a consolidated data security solution that will help reduce operating expenses while outpacing other cloud-only and on-premises DSPM contenders."
  • Rubrik EPE’s DSPM capabilities are critical to combating modern cyberattacks that may use trusted credentials to encrypt, destroy, or steal data.
  • I believe Rubrik will be the first and only solution of its kind, bridging cyber posture and recovery wherever data lives, for more complete cyber resilience.”

Barbarian Names Joe Maglio CEO

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO. Over the past five years, Joe tripled the size of the agency, including marquee creative wins: Popeyes and Little Caesars. He also oversaw the creation of McKinney Health and the acquisition of influencer agency August United. McKinney has since expanded its creator focused work, winning projects with Kroger, Microsoft, Choice Hotels, Popeyes and Samsung. Joe has also focused on company culture, leading to a 92% employee retention rate in 2023. Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.

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  • Maglio also assumes the role of Cheil North America President, while continuing to serve as McKinney CEO
    NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO.
  • Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.
  • "Joe appreciates the Barbarian vision, he gets our values: bravery, generosity, resilience and hustle.
  • "What Joe and Bill have been able to achieve at McKinney is nothing short of tremendous," said Minsoo Kee, CEO & regional head, Cheil North America.

Blue Diamond Growers Partners with Big Ten as the Athletic Conference’s Official Snack

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
Men, Sports, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, General Sports, Consumer, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, General Entertainment, Retail, Women, Basketball, Diamond, Honey, Social media, Innovation, Marketing, Big, Magnesium, Multimedia, Partnership, Big Ten Conference, Vitamin E, Conference, Snack, Sponsor (commercial), Football, Blue Diamond Growers, Athlete, TIAA, Salt, Hunger

Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”

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  • Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”
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  • This makes Blue Diamond almonds a smart snacking choice without sacrificing flavor.
  • “But Big Ten sports are more than just a game – collegiate athletic programs inspire both the players and fans.
  • “We are thrilled to announce Blue Diamond Growers as the Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference,” said Tyler Kupper, Vice President of Sponsorships at the Big Ten Conference.