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 …
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can help maintain …
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced …
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 …
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL …
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 …
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced …
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 …
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 …
Almond Update: Global Marketing Efforts Highlighted at Almond Conference
The Almond Board of California recently held its annual Almond Conference, showcasing a robust agenda with some sessions that focused on global marketing strategies. Emily Fleishmann, Vice President for Global …
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California. …
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
At the 2024 Almond Conference, Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California, delivered an optimistic State of the Industry address. In the presentation, she and the …
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
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 …