Industry members are being sought for a grower trial looking at a means for combatting aflatoxins in almond orchards. Grower-collaborators will be provided instructions for participation and will be reimbursed…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board…
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
…for aflatoxins at the end of the year. “The decrease we saw in rejections to the EU is because of the phenomenal crop quality in 2018,” Klein said. “We had as…
USGC Report Says U.S. Corn Harvest Quality was Excellent
…of samples tested below the Food and Drug Administration’s action-level for aflatoxins, which is 20 parts per billion. 100 percent of the samples tested below the FDA-mandated advisory level for…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
Stockpile management is an important part of managing aflatoxins. In this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham tells us some best practices….
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
…Not only is the nut damaged, but the feeding opens the door to Aspergillus molds, which can produce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxins are considered a serious food safety issue and are…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
…opens the door to Aspergillus molds, which can produce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxins are considered a serious food safety issue and are regulated throughout the world. Growers must take four critical…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…question. Click to open or download audio report AF36 is the atoxogenic strain of the fungus Aspergillus flavus. It occurs naturally, but does not produce the toxic chemicals called aflatoxins…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
…back in 2007. The Almond Board’s Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says a main goal was to reduce fungus and aflatoxins. To see the new guidelines, click here….
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…a manufacturing facility in Phoenix and will be supplying the material throughout the nation. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic toxins, a metabolic byproduct produced by various strains of a common fungus/mold, Aspergillus…