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Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry

Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry

There are several ways for almond industry members to participate in the efforts of the Almond Board of California. There are over 15 committees, subcommittees and workgroups that seek the knowledge of growers, processors and handlers.  Michelle Penney, manager at Del Rio Nut Company, has been serving on the Global Communications Committee since 2017. “At Del Rio, you know we are a grower but…

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Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation

Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation

The Almond Board of California has officially entered the podcast world with their “Almond Journey” podcast. ABC’s Senior Director of Global Communications Daren Williams said it wasn’t good enough to have a podcast just because they are becoming more popular. “Everybody’s doing right? But that’s not a good reason for us to do it and we had to have a real specific audience in mind and a specific…

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Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications

Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications

Since the tariff battle with China that began in 2018, total shipments to the region are down 70 million pounds. Tariffs have eased since then and there is an exemption option available for importers, however, shipments remain unstable. Despite these challenges, there are some positive trends happening in the Chinese market. At the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference, Almond Board of California’s…

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Almond Update: 'Rush To Safety' Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds

Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds

COVID-19 may have shifted consumer thinking similar to the last economic downturn over a decade ago. At the 2020 virtual Almond Conference, Innova Market Insights presented a poll they conducted in 12 countries. The data showed a huge jump in health and environmental aspects impacting food and drink purchases during the pandemic. Director of Innovation Lu Ann Williams said this thinking will…

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Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field

Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field

The Almond Board of California is hitting the road and rolling out their ‘Industry Roadshow’ as in-person events begin to come back with pandemic restrictions continuing to lesson. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said it’s an opportunity for them to bring new information to producers that they normally would get at an in-person Almond Conference. “We’re going to…

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Almond Update: What's the State's Role in California Pollinator Coalition?

Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?

Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen Ross said during the launch that not only are they excited about their involvement but also that it’s critical to help efforts in the state.  A question during the call asked about…

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Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches

Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches

Headlined by the Almond Board of California, the new California Pollinator Coalition launched this week. Joined by the Pollinator Partnership and the California Department of Agriculture, ABC said the group will aim to upscale current efforts and develop actionable applications for growers to increase pollinator-friendly habitat and ultimately pollinator health.  The group was asked about more…

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Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday

Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday

Mites can be a frustrating issue for almond growers. Research over the last several years has identified a shift in what producers need to do in order to manage the pest. “It used to be that predatory mites were the main beneficial arthropod out there helping to control mites but that has changed,” UC Cooperative Extension Advisor David Haviland said. “Almond growers have gotten a lot greener.…

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