Pollination season is underway with almond bloom continuing to progress. Grower with CR Orchards and custom applicator, Randy Dickey said they are doing what they can to protect pollinators during …
Almond Update: Agenda Set for Pest Management Summit
The schedule has been finalized for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Summit next week. Hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC), the event will take …
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
Pest management approaches and best practices are constantly evolving, whether it be new technologies or new materials. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is persistently involved in working to improve …
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a pest management summit in Modesto on February 21. Along with the Almond Conference, ABC hosts four summit events each year to …
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. A formal announcement for the election will be made in …
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to invest in developing market opportunities on behalf of the industry. A tremendous amount of research and analysis is conducted to refine marketing …
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
Using cold storage to house bee colonies in the winter is not a new practice but it is continuing to grow in popularity. Assistant Research Professor at Washington State University, …
Almond Update: Production Trends Could Bring Equilibrium to The Market
Several almond production trends were highlighted during last month’s Almond Conference in Sacramento. Slowing increases in bearing acreage over the past several years was highlighted by various reports. More detailed …
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
As the year wraps up, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that there is reason for industry optimism in the year ahead. The past 12 …
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
For the first time in more than two decades, California almond acreage decreased year-over-year. Land IQ’s 2022 Standing Acreage and Removal Final Estimate shows that total standing acreage as of …
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
The Almond Conference (TAC) for 2022 concluded last Thursday, after three days of educational sessions and networking opportunities. Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Rebecca …
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
The state of the industry presentation during the 2022 Almond Conference carried a lot of optimism for the future. There were more than 4,000 registrants for this year’s three-day event …
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
The 2022 Almond Conference is coming up December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Sessions will once again be taking place on the first day of …
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
Participation in the Seeds for Bees program has grown substantially since the last cropping year. The program provides free cover crop seeds for producers, as well as technical assistance. Chief …