Diversity of almond varieties needed for a diversity of uses

Almonds have been a constant throughout human history. From the Bible’s Old Testament to our present era of emails, e-books and e-commerce, you’ll find almonds are referenced in various places across multiple countries, consumed by each new generation over hundreds of years.

MODESTO, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is predicting a record California almond crop for the third straight year. The USDA-NASS 2020 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates California almond orchards will produce 3.0 billion pounds of nuts this year, up 17.6 percent from last year’s 2.55 billion-pound crop.

(May 12, 2020) – In an average year, Julie Adams racks up 100,000 miles or more flying all around the world on behalf of the California almond industry. But as the past few months have shown, 2020 is anything but average. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping Adams, the Almond Board of California (ABC) vice president of Global Regulatory and Technical Affairs (GTRA), and her team grounded, daily video conferences with officials on the other side of the globe starting as early as 6 a.m. have replaced face-to-face meetings.

(May 12, 2020) – Handlers, wouldn’t it be nice if each crop year, before harvest, you received information on how to comply with regulatory requirements around incoming inspections? For some of you the process is familiar, practically mundane. But for new handlers whose 2020 harvest will be their first time processing a crop, this information is vital to ensure the proper steps are taken to achieve compliance.

(May 8, 2020) – With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating the news, Americans have likely heard about scientific modeling and trend projections more in the past couple months than any other time in their lives. One thing is clear: Designing models to predict the future is a tough business, especially when facing multiple variables. 

(May 8, 2020) – Prunus Replant Disease (PRD) can occur after a mature almond orchard is pulled and new trees are planted in that same soil. Though relatively common in the Central Valley, the causes of PRD are less understood than growers may assume.

Greg Browne, a research plant pathologist for the USDA Agricultural Research Service and a member of the University of California (UC), Davis Department of Plant Pathology, describes PRD as “growth suppression, mediated in part by soil microbes, in successive plantings of almonds or other stone fruits.”

(May 1, 2020) – The annual Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors election is underway – in fact, you may have already received your ballot as they were mailed this week to over 5,800 growers and 103 handlers. 

This year brings a rather exciting election season as there are an unprecedented number of candidates running: six independent positions are open, and 13 candidates are running. On the grower side, there is a one-year grower member position open as well as a one-year alternate position.

(Modesto, Calif.) — Voting will begin April 29 to select one independent grower member and alternate position and two independent handler member and alternate positions on the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors. These positions will serve terms beginning on August 1, 2020.

Candidates for the independent grower position are:

For Immediate Release

April 23, 2020

For More Information:

Desiree Silva
dsilva@almondboard.com

MODESTO, Calif., April 23, 2020 – How does someone train to become the most decorated beach volleyball player of all-time and still maintain a sense of normalcy in their day-to-day? Kerri Walsh Jennings will tell you it takes a whole lot of mental toughness, resilience and consistently committing to healthy habits fueled by natural energy from foods like almonds.