The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the impact …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the latest …
CASP has New Feature for Growers
The California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP) has a new feature that allows growers who have gone through the self-assessment process to get a simple printout with all of the information …
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that California almond producers voted to continue their marketing order program in a recent referendum. The vote, held from December 4-20, 2024, …
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current board member, Justin Morehead, who has progressed from a work …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss the USDA’s approval of permanent …
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent USA, discusses the impact of recent and expected wet weather on Central Valley crops, particularly almonds, cherries, plums, and nectarines. He …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discussed the raisin industry with Caleb …
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
With recent storms hitting during almond bloom and more on the way, growers need to remember to report damage to local ag commissioners so that the commissioners can accurately reflect …
Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
As California’s almond orchards transition from bloom to petal fall, growers are being advised to shift their focus to managing leaf diseases, particularly Alternaria. According to Katie Driver, UPL Technical …
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
A recent analysis by leading nutrition experts has reinforced the positive impact of almonds on cardiometabolic health. The study, conducted by the Almond Board of California, gathered 11 world-renowned scientists …
High Bee Mortality Rates Potentially Affecting the 2025 Almond Crop
In West California, almond orchards are blooming, but beekeepers are alarmed by high bee mortality rates, potentially affecting the 2025 almond crop. The commercial beekeeping industry is experiencing significant hive …
Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
As almond growers enter the growing season, two early-season diseases are top of mind: shot hole and scab. These fungal infections can significantly impact orchard health and yield, making early …