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
…looking forward to planting. But, don’t think that pecans are the only tree nut to be undergoing genetic improvement. California geneticists are deep into an effort to improve the almond….
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
It’s time to nominate someone for the annual Almond Achievement Award. We talk with Mike Mason to get more information. Listen to the interview: Almond Update Interview – Almond…
Almond Board: July Position Report
…click here. More from The Almond Board of California: Each month, the Almond Board of California publishes a position report, which contain the most recent almond trade statistics. Growers and…
Canada Bringing Guarded Optimism to NAFTA Talks
…The Washington Post reports Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently spoke to the National Governors Association conference in July, making a pitch for free trade. Trudeau told the governors, “Free…
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
…At a news conference in Sacramento Monday, Duarte warned, “If this can happen to us, on this set of facts, you can almost take the limits off your imagination as…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…Listen to the full interview with Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham. Find the best management practices here. More from the Almond Board: Almond Board…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
The Department of Agriculture says almond growers were the top users of pollination services in 2016. Farmers growing crops that depend on pollination can rely on wild pollinators in the…
Ag Secretary Perdue Speaks from “Back to Our Roots” Tour
…to tour through the Upper Midwest, which got started in Wisconsin. Secretary Perdue on Tour stops Perdue answered a variety of questions during a Monday morning conference call with reporters….
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
Harvest dust is top of mind for almond growers, as they move into the harvest season. Almond Board director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Dr. Gabriele Ludwig has some tips…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Planning
…Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: The Almond Conference is December 5-7 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Hotel registration opens Tuesday, August 1. For more information, visit www.almondconference.com….
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…natural resources systems, and build appreciation for the reach and importance of agriculture. The MOU was signed in Washington, D.C., during the National FFA Organization’s State Presidents’ Conference. You may…
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…