The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…market and fourth-largest market overall for California almonds. “We are launching a new ad campaign which is titled ‘The Mother of All Snacks’,” said Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott. “We’ve…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…prioritizes projects offering multiple conservation and public benefits. In light of rising costs, the bill would double the allowable federal contribution to projects to $50 million and allow for non-USDA…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…campaign centers on fitness and exercise. The idea behind the campaign was to refocus on the U.S. market and highlight the nutritional value of almonds. “We are so excited to…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…such as raisins and almonds, as in a normal year,” Jacobsen explained. “They were probably able to sustain the rains better simply because they were on the vine or tree…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…when appropriate.” Another one of the organizational lessons that was learned in light of industry challenges has been the emphasis on better communication. Schmidt noted that the “just in time”…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…Association (ASA) also asked for additional time to provide feedback. “This 152-page proposal is one that requires significant consideration to provide meaningful feedback to the agency,” ASA explained. “The extent…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…a recognition and acknowledgment of Richard and his service to the industry.” More information about the 2023 Almond Conference is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s interview below. About the…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…behalf of the 235 signatories of the letter, Ameet Sharma says ABC needs to “reallocate resources” and refocus on “building long-term demand for almonds.” A considerable amount of ABC resources…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…Horticulture Mary Lu Arpaia said a new avocado cultivar fits a variety of grower needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds….
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…online at Almonds.com. Elszy talked about his goal of studying at the College of the Sequoias for a few years before transferring to Fresno State to major in plant science….
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support…