…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 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
…Almonds are already one of the most preferred nuts grown. Mostly in California. Researchers are also looking at ways to improve walnut production. Not necessarily with a new tree. But…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
…industry. Demonstrate lasting impact on and commitment to the California Almond industry. Have a record of proven service to the visibility and growth of the industry. Contribute to California Almonds…
Fresno County 2016 Crop Report Shows Drought, Market Impacts
…reflected in the report. Almonds continue to be a powerhouse as the county’s only billion-dollar crop. Mandarins slid off the list, while pistachios made significant gains getting onto the list…
Impending Avocado Production Uptick Due to Drought Impacts
…crops such as almonds. Spann said the avocado industry doesn’t seem to be considering the practice as much as others. “Some growers are tightening up spacing in the 15 by…
Farm Labor Shortage May Drive Produce Prices Higher
Adding guacamole to your favorite foods may soon become more expensive. Food and Wine Dot Com says a package of almonds may become pricier as well. As California farmers welcomed…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…resulting aflatoxin. Stockpiling in-hull almonds at moisture content greater than 7% leads to relative humidity (rH) within the stockpile of more than 70% — the maximum allowable rH for almond…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
…producers of almonds alone accounted for 80 percent of that amount, more than $280 million. By comparison, producers of apples and blueberries paid about $10 million each. Pollination services helped…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
…as well as window clings and a durable guide to the top four dust-reduction strategies. These resources and more, including a Sweeper Cost Analysis Calculator, are available at Almonds.com/HarvestDust. …
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
…the Almond Board: Good harvesting techniques and post-harvest handling, which determine marketability and profit, are keys to achieving maximum yield of high-quality California Almonds. A successful almond harvest begins with…
KORUS Review Could Follow NAFTA Renegotiations
…NAFTA. According to a USTR fact sheet, Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way, followed by lemons, shelled almonds, cheese, cherries and…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog….