Almond Conference registration will be opening next week. The event returns to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, December 5-7. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…Dr. Dan Sonke, BDG Director of Sustainability. The Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant program will help incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-04-23
…of their land, comments from the recent Farm Bill listening session, and how transitions to EV could impact the almond industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-03-23
…period, Almond Board of California’s excitement for the newest CEO, and comments from the latest Farm Bill listening session. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
Clarice Turner will be taking over as CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) at the end of the year. The recent announcement was made after a lengthy and…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
…rely heavily on open communication. The Punjabi American Growers Group highlights several industry challenges which the group asserts could be remedied in some fashion by action taken by the Almond…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-27-23
…higher, international ag labor challenges, and “Connecting the Dots” at this year’s Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…some networking opportunities and then go into our Almond Achievement Award winner and our Almond Technical Award winner and then the rest of the night will really be kind of…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Chief Executive Officer of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt noted the program’s strength is that it provides an avenue for farmers to voluntarily participate in sustainability efforts and be compensated…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
In a letter sent to the Almond Board of California (ABC), the Punjabi American Growers Group (PAGG) highlights several industry concerns. The group points out almond growers’ struggles, which PAGG…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
Several California Future Farmers of America (FFA) members that received scholarships from The Almond Board of California (ABC) this year were featured on a recent episode of the Almond Journey…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are working to address pest challenges ahead of the coming hull split. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…