In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, there are different strategies growers implement to prevent ant damage in orchards. Several factors come into play when approaching ant management, …
Almond Update: Objective Measurement Report Forecasts 2.2 Billion Pounds
The 2019 California Almond Objective Measurement Report was released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service this week, and the forecast is down 12 percent from the subjective forecast in May. The report …
Almond Update: Children’s Book Educating and Raising Money for FFA
Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother …
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites as Weather Heats Up
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling mites becomes even more important as temperatures begin to rise throughout the state. Monitoring efforts have been taking place for …
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
Coming back for a second year, the Almond Board of California’s 2019 Almond Leadership Program is hosting the 2019 Golf Tournament fundraiser. Almond Leadership Program’s Victor Thao said there are a few …
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Prevention Approaches
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull rot prevention methods are going to be the most effective approach for ensuring almond trees remain safe from damage that …
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus …
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover …
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the late spring rains may cause increased Alternaria pressure this year. Even in orchards that do not have a history of …
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of Sustainability …
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, sustainability goals have been announced to push the almond industry to continue their efforts of environmental stewardship. Director for Sustainability and …
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant identification is an essential factor in planning any kind of ant management strategies. Monitoring for and identifying ant species that …
Almond Update: CASP Workshops Next Week Focus on Pest Management
There are more opportunities for growers to get information and continuing education units on pest management, including mites and navel orangeworm, and applicator safety. Almond Board of California’s Rebecca Bailey …
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report …