…to almonds, apples, avocado (California), citrus (Arizona, California, and Texas), figs, macadamia nuts, pears, prunes, and walnuts. Allow non-contiguous parcels of land that qualify for Optional Units (OU) to also…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…enterprise units for organic practices and additional eligibility for several crops. This expansion includes coverage for crops like almonds, citrus, walnuts, and avocados, and introduces policies for younger almond trees….
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…efforts related to biological options during the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit. Part of ABC’s participation in the summit was to highlight the value of California almonds to an international crowd…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
It’s cherry pie season, and Michigan is the nation’s top grower of tart cherries – the favorite pick for those pies. Image by Stokaji/DepositPhotos Nationally, the outlook for production this…
Nut Shipments Showing Varied Trends in Recent Months
Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May. The Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report shows that almond shipments were 226.1 million pounds in May, which denotes a 16…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
…for almonds is growing, with market potential for California almonds to fill a need in the country. “They produce around 50 million pounds of almonds each year. In this past…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…California almonds. One of those is the Global Market Development Committee. “They help guide the marketing investments of ABC with basically a finetuned lens,” said Hillman. “They get to see…
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
…the committees and workgroups do is available at Almonds.com/Committees. “Now’s the time if you want to get involved, go check out some more information on these workgroups and committees and…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, emphasized the importance of these roles in keeping California almonds a vital crop and expanding their global demand. “We’re always on the lookout for…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…almonds. Adams said that Turkey holds promise, as nuts and dried fruits are increasingly popular. RAPP funding will go towards further assessment with the aim of expanding market presence. The…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…exposed almonds. The goal here is to be proactive and prevent fire ants. Fire ants pose a particular threat to nuts that have been shaken or have fallen onto the…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…second-largest crop on record. While large crops have presented challenges in the past, there is optimism for improved opportunities for California almonds. “In prior years where we had a large…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…received a ballot and would like a ballot, you can contact your handler or go to almonds.com/elections to figure out how to receive a ballot,” said Hillman. “If you do…