…LLC., Richard Matoian explained they have been having success with new incentive programs from USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). “We actually participated in the compost program and put that…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, reflecting on 20 Years of ABC Leadership with Richard…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
In a recent episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, Richard Waycott, outgoing President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), shared reflections on his remarkable journey within the…
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
…for the first time in her capacity taking over for Richard Waycott as ABC president and CEO. The two have spent the last few months working together to ensure a…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…Growers, Richard Matoian said they expect the crop to come in around 1.5 billion pounds. Initial estimates projected about 1.3 billion pounds. Fortunately, worldwide demand has remained robust. “We had…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
Despite ongoing industry challenges, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott said there is reason to be thankful. One particular element has been the resiliency among industry…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…consecutive year. It marks the first back-to-back decline since at least 1995. Approximately 74,000 acres were lost in 2023, according to the comprehensive analysis. Richard Waycott, ABC President and CEO,…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said the proposed amendments are primarily administrative or modernizing in nature. However, one key factor is granting ABC borrowing authority to manage cash flow…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…the last 10 years. APG President Richard Matoian said that the figures mean industry members will need to be prepared for the future. It took more than 30 years to…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Richard Linton says, “Kansas State University is working across disciplines to solve global agricultural problems.” The institute will also work toward building public-private partnerships through conducting and facilitating research and…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…market and fourth-largest market overall for California almonds. “We are launching a new ad campaign which is titled ‘The Mother of All Snacks’,” said Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott. “We’ve…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…efficient screening of germplasm for resistance and development of tools for rapid breeding of resistant varieties,” said Dr. Richard Michelmore, who is leading the UC Davis researchers. A variety of…
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
…the end of the current crop year. The idea was to allow outgoing CEO Richard Waycott time to bring a new CEO up to speed. “Lucky for us we’ve found…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…be a bit different than last year. “Our CEO Richard Waycott is retiring after 21 years at the Almond Board. So, we felt like it was a natural fit for…