Later stages of almond harvest continue around the state. The Almond Board of California is reminding growers that they can reduce dust during pick-up. ABC made a series of videos …
Almond Update: Crisis Management Always Important
Even when times are busy, like during harvest, crisis management should be in the back of the minds of everyone in the almond industry. Almond Board of California’s Senior Director …
Almond Update: Teeing It Up for FFA
The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Almond Leadership Program team will be teeing it up to help raise funds for California Future Farmers of America. Traditionally, the leadership team holds …
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into …
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. …
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 …
Almond Update: Stressing Trees for Hull Rot Management
Navel orangeworm is a big focus this year for the almond industry during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time …
Almond Update: Room for Growth in Second Largest Market
India is the second largest market for California almond exports, as of last year. Cultural traditions have helped fuel that market, but the Almond Board of California said there is …
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium …
Almond Update: 5 Reminders for Hull Split
Hull split is around the corner for almond growers. The Almond Board of California has five things growers need to remember going into this critical time of the year. ABC’s …
Almond Update: Dialing in Irrigation with Pressure Chambers
May is a critical month to see how your irrigation schedule is doing. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said it can be hard to catch up on watering in …
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Eases Damage Concerns
The subjective forecast for the 2018 almond crop is 2.3 billion pounds. That’s a 1.3% increase over last year’s production. Of course this is good news for the industry, even …
Almond Update: Updates to CASP System Online
There are a lot of tools available to almond growers throughout the state. The Almond Board of California created the California Almond Sustainability Program in 2009, backed by a digital …
Almond Update: Event Offers Water Issues Clarity
Water issues in California can be confusing and fast-approaching regulation will only complicate them more. Growers have an opportunity to get some clarity on current water matters and find out …