…different awards that will be presented at the upcoming Almond Conference. The Almond Achievement Award (AAA) has been presented since 2011, while the Almond Technical Achievement Award (ATAA) was established…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
…plant pathology specialist at the Kearney Agriculture Research and Education Center, provided insight on the issue during a presentation at The Almond Conference last year. “Having the right diagnostic is…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…new uses for almonds. ABC provided samples of a Whipped Mocha-Almond Boba drink, Spicy Almond Crunch Puffs, and a Chocolate Almond Butter Rocky Rope to attendees. Grace explained that the…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…production of fresh fruit and vegetable crops. Blue Diamond Growers will also be leading a project that has been awarded $45 million. The project promotes regenerative almond production and aims…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…farm personnel for the harvesting of samples. FDA will also notify the farm as to the results of the testing that is conducted. While the California Department of Food and…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…enough for solid crop development. Van Groningen said they began harvesting around August 22, with the vast majority of their 45 varieties already in the harvesting process. Shipping to retail…
Almond Update: Big Changes to Almond Conference Agenda for 2022
There are some significant changes coming to The Almond Conference this year, taking place December 6-8 in Sacramento. After reviewing the post-conference survey from last year, the Almond Board of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-15-22
…almond conference agenda, and the summer heat pushing the Fresno County grape production timeline. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…Manteca area have allowed their watermelons to thrive, with harvest beginning in early June. “If we keep our fields in good shape, we’ll be harvesting the same field that we…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…development of plans for implementing environmental stewardship approaches. Principal Analyst for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Jesse Roseman said the program can serve as an entry point for growers…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
State and federal officials spent time touring an almond orchard, seeing what the California drought impacts look like on the ground. Researchers are actively working to develop best management practices…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program will enable continued efforts to improve pollinator habitat and forage within agriculture. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Josette…
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
…operations are working to adjust timelines to better accommodate harvester sanitation practices and incorporate them into their harvesting schedules. A critical component of the work has been communication between industry…