It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that is especially true in some Asian almond markets. Koreans deeply value beauty. So much so that they …
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
MODESTO, Calif. – The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced April 1, 2020 as the deadline for filing nomination petitions for one independent grower member position and one independent grower …
Almond Update: Almond Marketing Campaigns for EU Regions
The Almond Board of Californa (ABC) is consistently adjusting and creating new campaigns for several regions in the European Union. ABC’s Director for Europe and Global Publications Dariela Roffe-Rackind said …
Almond Update: Fungus Causing Trees to Snap Off At Base
Growers at the 2019 Almond Conference learned about a possible new fungal issue in orchards. Ganoderma Adspersum, a type of Ganoderma fungus that likes to eat reaction wood that trees …
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
Plan includes new partnership with North American non-profit, Pollinator Partnership (ABC) — Preceding the start of the annual almond pollination season in February, the California almond community is launching a …
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year at Cal Expo in Sacramento, achieved all-time highs for attendance and number of exhibitors. A record …
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the …
Almond Update: Yearly Crop Estimates Explained
There are now several reports produced every year that predict crop estimates, and it can be confusing for producers. A session at the 2019 Almond Conference will explain those reports and …
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s …
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are …
Almond Update: Silent Auction Items Supporting FFA
The 2019 Almond Conference is fast approaching, and the Almond Board of California (ABC) needs your help to support California Future Farmers of America at the event. ABC holds a two-day silent …
Almond Update: Webinars Bring Research Results to the Industry
The Almond Board of California is beginning a series of webinars that will allow the California almond industry to get the latest results from ABC’s vast research portfolio and engage in real-time …
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board …
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California welcomed a new member to their team as Tom Devol becomes Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education. Devol will lead a team that provides …