…common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes, and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing…
Almond Board: Gala Dinner at 2017 Almond Conference
Plans are well underway for the annual almond conference and one of the big events each year is the gala dinner. Almond Board Program Coordinator, Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey tells…
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 8 Percent from 2016
…would prohibit plant-based food marketers and manufacturers from using words like “milk,” “cheese,” or “yogurt,” even with the appropriate modifiers like “soy,” “almond,’ and “dairy-free.” The Nielsen Research data even…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…on the marketable kernel weight of almonds to fund Almond Board marketing and research programs. The Almond Board of Directors is composed of ten members. The more than 6,500 almond…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Almond Board: Ag in the Classroom
The Almond Board helps families learn about almonds and almond farming with the help of the California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom. Almond Board Program Coordinator, Industry Relations, Rebecca…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…of the almond industry, a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it dealt primarily with compliance issues, and accordingly, was called the Almond Control…
Agri View: Tree Nut Research
…looking forward to planting. But, don’t think that pecans are the only tree nut to be undergoing genetic improvement. California geneticists are deep into an effort to improve the almond….
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
It’s time to nominate someone for the annual Almond Achievement Award. We talk with Mike Mason to get more information. Listen to the interview: Almond Update Interview – Almond…
Almond Board: July Position Report
…click here. More from The Almond Board of California: Each month, the Almond Board of California publishes a position report, which contain the most recent almond trade statistics. Growers and…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…Listen to the full interview with Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham. Find the best management practices here. More from the Almond Board: Almond Board…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
The Department of Agriculture says almond growers were the top users of pollination services in 2016. Farmers growing crops that depend on pollination can rely on wild pollinators in the…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
Harvest dust is top of mind for almond growers, as they move into the harvest season. Almond Board director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Dr. Gabriele Ludwig has some tips…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Planning
It’s just about time to book your hotel rooms for the annual Almond Conference. Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: The…
















