…dropped the total acreage down a little bit,” said Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott. “Does this mean that we’re seeing fewer acres planted? I would say,…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…we have these great challenges, we have a lot of opportunity to grow and to innovate.” During the presentation, Rodriguez and ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott highlighted the work…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…future global production.” The session will feature David Doll with Rota Unica, ABC’s Richard Waycott, Damian Houlahan from ofi, and Brian Ezell with Wonderful. Each of the speakers will present…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
Expectations for California’s pistachio crop have waned over the past few weeks, but 2022 is still projected to be a strong year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…coming in at 2.6 billion meat pounds. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said in a more average year there may be some uneasiness about the crop…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…in agriculture and to take in the diversity that is California,” said Johansson. President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian also provided testimony during the farm bill listening…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…of the Almond Journey Podcast, ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott talks about global supply and demand drivers. Waycott describes his experience from a recent trip to Spain, Portugal, India,…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…in Spain, Portugal, India, and Dubai. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said it was the first time he’s had an opportunity to represent the industry outside of the U.S….
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
…National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2022 almond crop is forecasted to come in at 2.8 billion pounds. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said that the estimate…
Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Awards
…recipients, which include three from California. Those are Coast Guard veteran Nicholas Crossfield of Sierra Goats, Navy veteran James Lucas of G & J’s Little Farm, and Navy veteran Richard…