In a recent series of industry gatherings, the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Board of Directors, alongside President and CEO Clarice Turner, embarked on an enlightening eight-stop listening tour throughout…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-06-23
…impacts, comments from Vilsack on why ag trade promotion efforts are important, and the wild ride for almond growers dealing with damage this year. Tune in to the show for…
Week in Review: New Sick Leave Rules & Turkey to Increase Almond Tariffs
…shelled almonds. The Department of Water Resources has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast…
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Australia has been dealing with the pest in almonds…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers comments from Vilsack on rural funding, almond hulls and shells in a surprising…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
A grower referendum is underway that would improve flexibility for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots are currently being sent out and the deadline for votes is November 20….
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…aluminum. Turkey is one of the latest markets for U.S. almonds, the vast majority being grown in California. The state is responsible for 80 percent of global almond production. The…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-27-23
…conference, the confirmed identification of Carpophilus truncatus beetle in almond orchards, and comments from NCBA on the new Speaker of the House. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…More information about The Almond Conference 2023 is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to Devol’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers almond industry gatherings, the avenues of research for chickweed resistance to ALS inhibitors,…
Almond Update: Industry Gatherings Kick-Off Next Week
Almond Industry Gatherings hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC) are set to begin next week. The informal events will offer an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with the…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…is the major continuing education meeting for the state’s PCAs, providing a significant amount of continuing education units. Senior Specialist of Pest Management for the Almond Board of California (ABC)…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-05-23
…the Farm Bill, the great opportunity for growth of almond consumption in Germany, and the observation results from the Kern County potato variety trial. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Great Opportunity to Increase Almond Consumption in Germany
Almond consumption in Germany rivals that of the U.S. and the Almond Board of California (ABC) has focused its efforts on growth. A marketing campaign titled “The Mother of All…