The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the …
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind …
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
Preregistration for next week’s 2021 Almond Conference is still available, as well as tickets for the various conference events. Along with multiple educational tracks, the conference will feature distinguished keynote …
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds …
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
Heading into the winter months means that most growers will be making their plans for the season ahead. Considerations are made for what types of weed pressures and disease problems …
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
Thanksgiving can serve as a time to acknowledge the underlying almond industry resilience in making it through a hard year of challenges. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard …
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put a holiday spin on the annual Mummy Shake Contest to highlight the importance of winter sanitation. Traditionally, the contest has consisted of …
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
All of agriculture has been struggling with export delays, but the challenges have been particularly difficult for the almond industry. Export markets are especially important for almond growers, with the …
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Success Story in Latest Almond Journey Podcast
The latest episode of the Almond Journey podcast from the Almond Board of California (ABC) features one grower’s success story with mating disruption. In the episode, fourth-generation farmer Leon Etchepare …
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
The Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board of California (ABC) is now accepting applications. Participants in the program will engage in an array of activities to help cultivate leadership …
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again holding a silent auction as part of The Almond Conference (TAC). After not holding an auction during last year’s virtual conference, …
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
Growers dealing with weed pressures can often encounter varying levels of herbicide resistance. Senior Specialist in Pest Management at the Almond Board of California, Drew Wolter explained that resistance is …
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for achievement awards celebrating individuals who have had a positive impact on the almond industry. The awards are offered by the Almond Board of California …
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
Industry members have an opportunity to apply for funding for ag burning alternatives to help comply with air quality regulations. The practice of burning woody biomass in the San Joaquin …