At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of Food and …
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
As AgNet West reported last week, dust reduction research has led to incentive programs to replace equipment and continuing trials in off-ground harvesting. But what can growers do right now …
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an …
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
An estimated 3 billion pounds of almonds will soon be harvested in California and dust reduction during that process will matter. As part of their Almond Orchard 2025 goals, the …
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Objective Almond Forecast confirmed the predicted 3 billion pounds seen in the Subjective Forecast released in May. That in itself is historic and Almond Board of California CEO Richard …
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers. The California Almond Objective …
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
Two webinars, one for growers and one for processors, will walk attendees through the critical information on the newly revamped Almonds.com. The Almond Board of California overhauled the site to be a …
Almond Update: New Website Designed For The Industry
California’s almond industry has a new redesigned online resource. The Almond Board of California gave its website a makeover to better serve the industry and increase visitor’s experiences. ABC’s Senior Manager, Industry Relations …
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is announcing two creations during National Pollinator Week 2020. ABC’s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis said pollinator practices in the California Almond Sustainability Program and …
Almond Update: Volunteer Opportunities Help Growers Stay Connected
There are several ways for Almond growers to stay connected to the industry with low requirements. The Almond Board of California utilizes committees, subcommittees, and working groups to get grower feedback and …
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the $18 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program back in April. $16 billion of that will go to direct payments for producers who have been …
Almond Update: Stacked Weed Resistance, Reimagining Tools for Better Management
Weed management in orchards is an evolving issue. Some problematic weeds are developing resistance to multiple products and technological advancements aren’t necessarily addressing that issue. UC Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist …
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
The California tree nut industry is helping to provide funding for four new research associates who will become part of the UC Cooperative Extension system. The addition of the new …
Almond Update: Virtual Tailgates Starting in June
The Almond Board of California is taking virtual learning one step further starting next month. Virtual tailgate sessions will take a deeper dive into tools growers can take advantage of in …