…Service, Davis, CA Micro-sprinklers in a mature almond orchard in Merced County, CA. Photo by Amber Kerr Despite hopes for a drenching from El Niño, California farmers are facing another…
Input Costs Determine Almond Acreage Removal
A slight increase in almond acreage removal might continue in some areas of the state with the price for almonds being down to a more normal level. There was a…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…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….
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year for almond growers, especially for fritz and padre varieties. Doll says it’s still unclear…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing smoked almond white chocolate cheesecake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ LB Cream Cheese…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Rack of Lamb
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Almond Crusted Rack of Lamb with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2lb Rack of Lamb…
Almond Board: Introducing Almond Alliance of California
Some changes to an almond association could help the industry have a stronger presence. The Almond Hullers and Processors Association is becoming the Almond Alliance of California. Sabrina Hill reports….
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing almond crusted smoked BBQ ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 LBS Baby Back…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
Almond growers can get some money back for harvesting expenses, if they’re using a particular type of equipment. Almond Board Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig explains more….
California Almond Forecast
…conducted from April 14 to May 5 from a sample of almond growers. Acreage from these reports accounted for 27 percent of the total bearing acreage. The California almond bloom…
Crop Production Report
…included the commodities: Almonds – The 2016 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 2.00 billion pounds, up 6 percent from the 2015 production of 1.89 billion pounds. The…
Certain Rains Increase Almond Bacterial Spot
Courtesy: The Almond Doctor Bacterial spot is still fairly new to California almond growers. The problem can be spread through an orchard by certain types of precipitation. Bacterial spot was…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming workshops for almond growers will help them identify unwanted plants in the orchards. Sabrina Hill talks with Jenny Nicolau, Almond Board Manager, Industry Relations, for more information. Almond Workshops…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…unit that makes up the almond unit. Lessons include Fact or Opinion, Science and Poetry with Almonds, Fun with Almond Math, Almond History and Cultural Significance, and Nutritious Almonds. The…