The California almond crop is projected to be approximately 3.00 billion pounds this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If that comes to fruition it would be the …
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd …
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
There is one week left to cast a vote in the Board of Directors election for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots were mailed out on April 29 and …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Keep Pollinators Safe
The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some …
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis M. is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 growing season. Stetcyn Maldonado, the program manager, explained that new participants receive up to …
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Mite Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., mite concerns will be right around the corner with temperatures rising. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
BeSure! Campaign: Protecting Pollinators While Spraying
The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. Today we’re talking with Jeff Marvin, the senior Director of Research and Development for PBI …
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has sent out ballots for its Board of Directors election. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said “the 2024-2025 Board of Directors …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about pesticide safety for pollinators, we’re talking with Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed …
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has seen remarkable success in the Own Your Prime campaign with Coach Prime, Deion Sanders. ABC’s Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about what we can do, we’re talking with Nick Tinsley, Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative with …
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
The environmental stewardship aspect of almond production continues to improve year after year. President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Clarice Turner recently highlighted the strides the …
Almond Update: ‘Tremendous Opportunity for Growth’ in Indian Market
The Indian market is already a substantial one for California almonds. However, there is potential for even further market development. Clarice Turner recently visited India for the first time in …
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease management programs are being deployed in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the need …