The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the …
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for …
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains and …
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the …
Almond Update: Yearly Crop Estimates Explained
There are now several reports produced every year that predict crop estimates, and it can be confusing for producers. A session at the 2019 Almond Conference will explain those reports and …
Almond Update: Dynamic Keynote Speakers Set for Almond Conference
Two different, yet both incredibly motivating speakers are confirmed to talk during the industry lunches at this year’s Almond Conference. Famous beach volleyball Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings will speak on …
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s …
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are …
Almond Update: Silent Auction Items Supporting FFA
The 2019 Almond Conference is fast approaching, and the Almond Board of California (ABC) needs your help to support California Future Farmers of America at the event. ABC holds a two-day silent …
Almond Update: Webinars Bring Research Results to the Industry
The Almond Board of California is beginning a series of webinars that will allow the California almond industry to get the latest results from ABC’s vast research portfolio and engage in real-time …
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
The regulatory scene when it comes to pesticides continues to be variable, and international statutes are complicating things even more in California. A session at the upcoming Almond Conference will give attendees …
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board …
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California welcomed a new member to their team as Tom Devol becomes Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education. Devol will lead a team that provides …
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David …