During The Almond Conference, Managing Director at SRG, Mickey Citarella highlighted some of the strategic marketing approaches the Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking to help drive demand. A …
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the new year means that almond bloom is on the horizon. Growers are working on orchard preparations to get their …
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting the 2024 Nutrient Summit next week at the UC Merced Conference Center. The summit runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on …
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, emphasized the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards in the wake of …
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: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Doug McKalip, expressed enthusiasm about representing the almond industry as well as other commodities on the global stage. Speaking …
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a significant issue for growers this past season. NOW damage reached critical levels in many orchards. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado …
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., efforts during the dormant season can help optimize orchard health for the coming season. Dormant applications and effective weed management …
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the …
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
The Almond Board of California (ABC) kicked off The Almond Conference 2023 on Tuesday, with a spirit of optimism for the future. During the State of the Industry presentation, attendees …
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., dormancy programs are being put into action throughout the state. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said …
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference 2023 is coming up next week, December 5-7 in Sacramento. Three days of informational sessions will cover a variety of topics of critical importance to industry members. …
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the potential for another wet winter emphasizes the importance of early planning. Last year’s unusual weather, marked by excessive rainfall, …
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 …