The almond industry in California is grappling with a continued drop in acreage, marking the third consecutive year of decline. The study analyzing the decline in California almond acreage comes …
Almond Update: California Almond Board Courts Mexican Bakers with Central Valley Tour
The Almond Board of California recently hosted a tour in the Central Valley, targeting the Mexican baking industry to showcase the potential of almonds in sweet baked goods. This event …
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
The Almond Board of California’s upcoming Almond Conference will bring vital information and practical guidance to growers facing challenging decisions around land use due to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act …
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be the first …
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren Fann, Pest …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’ll find out how the Almond Board is helping PCAs get Continuing Education Credits for free with …
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
The Almond Board of California has introduced a new online platform called the Almond Learning Hub, offering continuing education opportunities and resources for almond growers and industry professionals. Announced at …
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
California almond growers have a new tool to fight disease this season. Axios 20SC, a newly registered fungicide, promises both effective control and environmental sustainability. According to Katie Driver, Technical …
2025 Almond Leadership Program Applications Open
The Almond Board of California has announced that applications for the 2025 Almond Leadership Program are now open. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, is designed to cultivate …
Almond Grower Shares Experience with Off-Ground Harvesting
In the recent Almond Journey podcast, Kern County almond grower Bret Sill shares some of his experiences with experiments with off-ground harvest and reflects on how this approach might fit …
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is preparing for its annual ABC Listening Tour. Following the success of last year’s tour, this year’s event is expanding and offers growers and …
Almond Update: Red Leaf Blotch Presence in California has Raised Alarms
According to a report by UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), the fungal pathogen Red Leaf Blotch (RLB) was first detected in California almond orchards on the border of …
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
Almond Conference hotels are officially available beginning at noon Pacific Time on September 12. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Rebbeca Bailey said those …
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
Joseph Jackson, a family farmer and Customer Success Director for Phytech, recently discussed the role of technology in agriculture on the Almond Journey Podcast. “Most farms and most growers that …