Advancing technology within the processing side of the industry is helping to improve grower efficiency. Vice President of Operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company, Bikram Hundal said they…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
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…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…such as raisins and almonds, as in a normal year,” Jacobsen explained. “They were probably able to sustain the rains better simply because they were on the vine or tree…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…know your business well?” You can find the latest episodes, including the one with Lucas Schmidt, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…a recognition and acknowledgment of Richard and his service to the industry.” More information about the 2023 Almond Conference is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s interview below. About the…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…behalf of the 235 signatories of the letter, Ameet Sharma says ABC needs to “reallocate resources” and refocus on “building long-term demand for almonds.” A considerable amount of ABC resources…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…Horticulture Mary Lu Arpaia said a new avocado cultivar fits a variety of grower needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds….
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…online at Almonds.com. Elszy talked about his goal of studying at the College of the Sequoias for a few years before transferring to Fresno State to major in plant science….
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support…