The Almond Board of California (ABC) is gearing up for a busy March, with plans to attend three major shows aimed at promoting almonds as a versatile and nutritious food …
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
At The Almond Conference 2023, UC Riverside plant pathologist Jim Adaskaveg shared recommendations for developing disease management strategies in the face of economic constraints. Adaskaveg highlighted the importance of orchard-specific …
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
The recent Nutrient Summit hosted by the Almond Board of California offered valuable insights into optimizing almond tree health and yield. During the summit, Orchard Crops Farm Advisor Phoebe Gordon …
Almond Update: Preparing for Board of Directors Election Process
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is preparing for the election process for its Board of Directors. The 2024 elections will officially get underway on February 9 when the candidate …
Almond Update: New QR Code Tells the Almond Stewardship Story
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is sharing the almond stewardship story with consumers through an innovative new campaign. ABC’s Europe and strategic communications lead, Kath Martino explained that the …
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
Plant bug infestations have become an increasingly problematic issue for growers over the last few years. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado detailed the problem during …
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
The almond industry endured a tough year for navel orangeworm challenges in 2023 for a variety of reasons. During The Almond Conference, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Pest Management Advisor, …
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
During The Almond Conference, Managing Director at SRG, Mickey Citarella highlighted some of the strategic marketing approaches the Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking to help drive demand. A …
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting the 2024 Nutrient Summit next week at the UC Merced Conference Center. The summit runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on …
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
In a recent episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, Richard Waycott, outgoing President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), shared reflections on his remarkable journey within the …
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Doug McKalip, expressed enthusiasm about representing the almond industry as well as other commodities on the global stage. Speaking …
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a significant issue for growers this past season. NOW damage reached critical levels in many orchards. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado …
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
The Almond Board of California (ABC) kicked off The Almond Conference 2023 on Tuesday, with a spirit of optimism for the future. During the State of the Industry presentation, attendees …
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
The Almond Conference 2023 is coming up next week, December 5-7 in Sacramento. Three days of informational sessions will cover a variety of topics of critical importance to industry members. …