…fruit and nut products. India, which buys roughly half of all exported U.S. almonds, applies new tariffs to almonds, walnuts and apples. Turkey’s new tariffs apply to almonds, pecans, pistachios…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…in storage above and below ground,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It’s a huge step in the right direction.” The spending approval is one of…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
The summer internship for the Almond Board of California is coming to a close, and this year’s student Hannah Young handled a big project. Young is a junior at Oklahoma…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Jerk Chicken Rub
…1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Untamed Jerk Chicken Rub For this and many more of these recipes…
Almond Update: New Department Helps Protect Investment
The new Global Communications Department at the Almond Board of California is built to maximize the grower’s assessment dollars by dispersing research and maintaining the almond industry’s image. Department head…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…good tree for the local climate makes growing them easier. The trees should be bought and planted when dormant before there are leaves or flowers. Once in the ground, all…
The California Kitchen: Sauce Bolognese
…C Maitake Mushrooms 1/2 C Spanish Onion 1 LB Ground Wagyu 1 C Tom Sauce 1 C Roasted Tomatoes TT Italian Season TT S+P TT Sugar 1 T at a…
Almond Update: Curtis Retiring, Recounts Greatest Accomplishments
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be saying goodbye to a longtime fixture, at least on a full-time basis, as Bob Curtis will be retiring to a consultant role….
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…is now an unavoidable obstacle for ranchers seeking to put conservation benefits on the ground. A major example in the sheep industry is the loss of grazing over conflicts with…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber…
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…thermodynamics of the hive has been beneficial to not only the honeybees and the beekeepers, but others in the industry who use the bees for pollination such as almond and…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
…the concern that non-dairy products such as almond milk, and soy milk are misleading to consumers. In a keynote address at Politico’s Pro Summit in Washington Gottlieb spoke on the…
Almond Update: Planning Early for Dust Reduction
It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to reduce dust during almond harvest. The Almond Board of California put this video together last year to show growers some…
Agri View: Non-Dairy Milk Source
…Mostly nuts. There is Walnut Milk, Cashew Milk, Almond Milk. I haven’t seen any near me, but I have read about it. You think it would be very costly, but…