…the last 10 years. APG President Richard Matoian said that the figures mean industry members will need to be prepared for the future. It took more than 30 years to…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Richard Linton says, “Kansas State University is working across disciplines to solve global agricultural problems.” The institute will also work toward building public-private partnerships through conducting and facilitating research and…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…market and fourth-largest market overall for California almonds. “We are launching a new ad campaign which is titled ‘The Mother of All Snacks’,” said Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott. “We’ve…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…efficient screening of germplasm for resistance and development of tools for rapid breeding of resistant varieties,” said Dr. Richard Michelmore, who is leading the UC Davis researchers. A variety of…
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
…the end of the current crop year. The idea was to allow outgoing CEO Richard Waycott time to bring a new CEO up to speed. “Lucky for us we’ve found…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…be a bit different than last year. “Our CEO Richard Waycott is retiring after 21 years at the Almond Board. So, we felt like it was a natural fit for…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…is committed to market development. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that one of the key priorities has always been driving global demand. “Over 80% of ABC’s annual budget…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…and CEO Richard Waycott, and the ABC executive team to ensure a seamless transition in the coming months. “We extend our gratitude to Richard for his dedication to the industry…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Richard Waycott acknowledged the setbacks faced by almond growers in recent years and commended their ability to overcome these challenges. “Almond farmers…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said Alexi Rodriguez…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…Richard Waycott said it was not entirely unexpected. The 2023 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates the current crop at 2.5 billion pounds. Inclement weather around bloom time is predicted to…
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
…possibly signaling a trend towards lower California almond acreage for a while,” ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said in a press release. The recent 2023 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…the country always has the perfect potato for frying into chips. ARS’ potato breeding program has already produced some major winners in the potato chip category. But, research Geneticist Richard…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
As the year wraps up, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that there is reason for industry optimism in the year ahead. The past 12…