Imperial Valley News Center
NASS Predicts Another Record-Breaking Almond Crop
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- Written by California Ag Today
Sacramento, California - For the second year in a row, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is predicting a record California almond crop for the upcoming production year. According to the NASS 2019 California Almond Subjective Forecast issued recently, California almond orchards are expected to produce 2.50 billion pounds of nuts this year, up 8.69% from last year’s 2.30 billion-pound crop.
Delta Smelt Are Poor Swimmers, Unlikely to Reach Pumps
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- Written by Kristi Diener
Sacramento, California - Delta smelt are poor swimmers. When they have to swim against voluminous outflows, they struggle. They also lack endurance for distance and swimming against currents. This was the result of the taxpayer-funded swim performance test conducted more than 20 years ago. Why is this important?
aboutGOLF is Golf Digest Editors' Choice for Best "Premium" Golf Simulator
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- Written by Mary Beth Lacy
Seattle, Washington - aboutGOLF Limited, the world leader in golf simulator and golf performance technology, announced that its aG Curve™ simulator was named a Golf Digest Editors' Choice for the Best Golf Simulator "Premium" category.
Data security settlement with service provider includes updated order provisions
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC
Washington, DC - The domino principle. The ripple effect. The butterfly phenomenon. Apply the analogy of your choice to describe what happens when one software developer’s allegedly lax security practices result in the breach of confidential customer information maintained by multiple businesses that use the software. If your business is a service provider – or if your company uses third-party service providers to help manage your data – a proposed FTC settlement merits your attention. One notable aspect of the case: a proposed order that includes new data security requirements reflecting the current Commission priority of updating its data security orders.
State Board of Food and Ag member honored as ‘Produce Man of the Year’
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- Written by Ashley Nickle via CDFA
Sacramento, California - Jeff Huckaby, president of Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms (and member of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture), received The Packer’s Produce Man of the Year award June 10 at the United Fresh Produce Association conference and expo.
Social Security Matters - Couple with Age Difference Planning Benefits
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- Written by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: I am nearing my full retirement age of 66 and given the differences in age of my wife and I, and the retirement benefits we will each receive; I was wondering what the best options are for us claiming SS and when. I am 65 and will turn 66 (my full retirement age) in September and my benefit then will be $2347/month as per the latest estimate on the SSA website. My Wife is currently 58 years old. Her full retirement age is 67, which will be in January 2028. Her estimated SS benefit at full retirement age will be $2498/month. I have read some things regarding being able to defer one of the benefit payments and receive the other (higher) amount based on certain criteria. I’m not sure if it would apply or be of benefit to us but was wondering if it would. I am looking for the best options to receive the most in benefits that would apply to us. ~ Planning Ahead
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