The Almond Board of California (ABC) has officially begun the election process for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. The candidate declaration window opened on February 7, allowing interested individuals to …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour from AgNet West, Lorrie Boyer discusses the USDA’s recent amendments to the federal …
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
The 2025 election cycle for the Almond Board of California Board of Directors has commenced, inviting candidates to file their intent to run by April 1. Positions open include one-year …
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
At the Almond Conference, Elena Hemler, Associate Director of Nutrition Research at the Almond Board of California, shared insights into the latest research on almonds and health. Speaking on a …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the Farm Bill, emphasizing the importance of specialty crops. They highlight …
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
Almond growers seeking effective disease control solutions have a new option to consider. Axios 20SC, a fungicide powered by quinoprol, offers flexibility, low use rates, and the benefits of an …
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program …
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
The teams are set and the city already a flurry of activity, as football fans around the nation prepare for the big game. Almond Board’s Director of Marketing for North …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss recent developments in tariffs under …
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
Farmers and processors are keeping a close eye on weather conditions and market balance as they reflect on last year’s unpredictable growing season. Michelle Penney, who works with her family …
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
At the recent Almond Conference, Josette Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, highlighted innovative practices to support pollinator populations and benefit almond orchards. …
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
The 2024 Almond Conference, held in December in downtown Sacramento, brought in more than 3,600 attendees to the three-day event at the Convention Center. Among them, nearly 900 were growers …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss agricultural burning in the San Joaquin …
Almond Update: Mastering Orchard Spraying
Spraying in orchards can be a delicate balancing act, requiring both advanced knowledge and careful attention to detail. Despite the availability of sophisticated equipment and costly products, effective spray application …