…Some estimates suggest we’ve lost out on more than $25 billion in agricultural exports.” President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt was in attendance at the…
Almond Update: Industry Participation is Paramount for United Action
…said she has enjoyed the experience. The more than 150 almond industry members that volunteer their time play a critical role in shaping ABC efforts for helping California almond production…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping opportunities for almond producers. The Almond Alliance of California has spearheaded a partnership to coordinate a new logistical route to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-15-22
…USDA/NASS California Crop Condition report, and a collaboration bringing new shipping opportunities to the almond industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…growers are encouraged to apply early. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been instrumental in funding the program, which has been improved this year to provide even more support…
FFA Members Head to Washington, D.C.
…the summer. After a two-year delay, the Washington Leadership Conference is back. The annual conference began this week. More than 2,000 students are registered for the 2022 Washington Leadership Conference,…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, navel orange worm (NOW) monitoring is well underway as growers see hull split on the horizon. High levels of NOW moths…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
Representatives from the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently spent some time in international markets learning about other countries’ production and highlighting the value of California Almonds. Stops were made…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…veterinary training to help prevent antimicrobial resistance and developing a conference to foster learning and sharing of approaches among stakeholders. Ohio State University also has multiple projects that are being…
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be hosting more soil and irrigation field days in the coming weeks, as part of the Digging In series. Senior Manager of Field…
Almond Matters: Getting After Pests with Insect Growth Regulators
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers can have significant success in addressing pest problems with insect growth regulators (IGRs). While most IGRs will not kill pest…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
The latest subjective almond forecast from the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service indicates a slight drop from last year. The USDA is providing approximately $6…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the down almond forecast but global demand remaining extremely high, crop advisers reducing…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
…National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2022 almond crop is forecasted to come in at 2.8 billion pounds. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said that the estimate…