The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently awarded a series of scholarships to students during the 94th State FFA Leadership Conference. Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey explained that ABC …
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
Growers are consistently dealing with botrytis issues in their vineyards on a yearly basis. While the disease is most prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be an issue for …
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were …
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
OpenAg is an initiative from UPL that is serving as a unique approach to making holistic improvements to the food system in a variety of ways. The initiative prioritizes creative …
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a Soil Summit event in partnership with the Western Region Certified Crop Advisors and Chico State. The summit is scheduled to begin …
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Peach Twig Borer
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchards are past petal fall and growers have their sights set on pest control. Sporadic rain events as well as some …
Agronomic Minute: Mitigating Risks of Alternaria Pressure
With almond bloom having come and gone with many orchards well into petal fall, growers have their sights on potential Alternaria pressure. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that …
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
The Almond Journey Podcast from the Almond Board of California (ABC) has been bringing industry members closer through shared experiences and insight from fellow industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of …
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is …
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency …
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent rainfall has increased disease concerns in orchards. After a dry January and February, much of California received varying levels …
Almond Update: Industry Members Encouraged to Serve on Board of Directors
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 crop year. Those interested in serving will have until April 1 to submit …
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors recently concluded their strategic retreat in Palm Springs. Held every two years, the event serves as an opportunity to discuss the …
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
Dry conditions over the past month can have an impact on vineyard weed control approaches. Most growers prefer to activate preemergent herbicides with a rain event. However, the lack of …