…is committed to market development. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that one of the key priorities has always been driving global demand. “Over 80% of ABC’s annual budget…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…and CEO Richard Waycott, and the ABC executive team to ensure a seamless transition in the coming months. “We extend our gratitude to Richard for his dedication to the industry…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Richard Waycott acknowledged the setbacks faced by almond growers in recent years and commended their ability to overcome these challenges. “Almond farmers…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said Alexi Rodriguez…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…Richard Waycott said it was not entirely unexpected. The 2023 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates the current crop at 2.5 billion pounds. Inclement weather around bloom time is predicted to…
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
…possibly signaling a trend towards lower California almond acreage for a while,” ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said in a press release. The recent 2023 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…the country always has the perfect potato for frying into chips. ARS’ potato breeding program has already produced some major winners in the potato chip category. But, research Geneticist Richard…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
As the year wraps up, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that there is reason for industry optimism in the year ahead. The past 12…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
…dropped the total acreage down a little bit,” said Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott. “Does this mean that we’re seeing fewer acres planted? I would say,…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…we have these great challenges, we have a lot of opportunity to grow and to innovate.” During the presentation, Rodriguez and ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott highlighted the work…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…future global production.” The session will feature David Doll with Rota Unica, ABC’s Richard Waycott, Damian Houlahan from ofi, and Brian Ezell with Wonderful. Each of the speakers will present…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
Expectations for California’s pistachio crop have waned over the past few weeks, but 2022 is still projected to be a strong year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…