…Barcarian, dubbed “Mr. Raisin.” Barcarian shared his 56-year career, noting the industry’s decline from 280,000 acres to 90,000 acres due to high land costs and shifts to almonds and pistachios….
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…developments affecting the agricultural industry. They cover the challenges posed by California’s erratic weather on crop production, specifically almonds and raisins, and the rebranding of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…experts concluded that almonds provide measurable benefits for heart health, including improving LDL cholesterol, commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol. Their findings also suggest that almonds can support weight management,…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…when their crops will utilize phosphorus the most. For row crops, applying phosphorus at planting helps with root development. However, for tree crops like almonds, applying phosphorus during the root…
India Market, Increasing Demand on American Suppliers
…almond imports, pistachio imports, health conscious, rising incomes, domestic production, California almonds, e-commerce platforms, Australian suppliers, Chilean suppliers, efficient logistics, organized supply chain, India market, increasing demand, American suppliers. India…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…meeting schedules by visiting almonds.com/events and almonds.com/committees. These platforms allow industry members to observe committee discussions, participate virtually, and explore ways to become more involved in shaping California’s almond industry….
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…the active ingredient kasugamycin, to combat bacterial blast in almonds. The exemption allows limited application of the product in select California counties where the disease has been most prevalent in…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…regulatory issues. Additionally, Sabrina Halverson speaks with Katie Driver about a recent emergency exemption for a bactericide in almonds and interviews with various exhibitors from the World Ag Expo, highlighting…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…deadlines, and frequently asked questions can be found at Almonds.com/Elections. All petitions and declarations must state the position for which the candidate is running and be sent to abcbodelections@almondboard.com or printed and mailed to…
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
At the Almond Conference, Elena Hemler, Associate Director of Nutrition Research at the Almond Board of California, shared insights into the latest research on almonds and health. Speaking on a…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…(RAPP). This funding follows an initial $7 million awarded in mid-2023, bringing the total to $13 million in support of promotional and market expansion activities for California almonds. Expanding Market…