Educational sessions at The Almond Conference (TAC) will focus on a range of issues that are impacting growers. TAC will be taking place in Sacramento, December 6-8 at the SAFE …
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
Educational sessions at the upcoming Almond Conference will cover a variety of industry topics including fertigation and irrigation. The event will be taking place December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit …
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
A special grower breakfast will be hosted at the 2022 Almond Conference, with content focused on helping growers improve their return on investment (ROI). The special session will go over …
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
A new industry resource will debut at the 2022 Almond Conference. The new Almond Disease and Nutrient Deficiency Identification Cards will complement other informational materials developed by the Almond Board …
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
The Almond Board of California (ABC) and other partners are hosting an irrigation technology workshop series in a few weeks. Registration for each of the workshops is available online through …
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
An additional feature of the Almond Conference this year will be a type of one-stop shop for incentive program information. The Incentive and Grower Support Zone will bring together multiple …
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
Achievement awards offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) recognize the work of individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the industry. Nominations are currently open for two …
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE …
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
The Almond Board of California (ABC) attended the world’s largest food trade expo to highlight the potential of almonds. Back in July, the IFT First Annual Event and Expo was …
Almond Update: Big Changes to Almond Conference Agenda for 2022
There are some significant changes coming to The Almond Conference this year, taking place December 6-8 in Sacramento. After reviewing the post-conference survey from last year, the Almond Board of …
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
A new program from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) seeks to further incentivize conservation practices in agriculture. The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) provides financial support for the …
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
Growers will have more resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help support pollinator health and habitat. A grant of $1.7 million from the USDA’s Natural Resources …
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by …
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has opened registration for The Almond Conference, scheduled for December 6-8 in Sacramento. One change for the 2022 conference is that educational sessions will …