California almond harvest is almost complete for the 2019 crop. Growers have enjoyed a nice harvest season with minimal pest damage, but what can we expect this year as far as crop size and quality? Watch this brief interview with Blue Diamond Growers’ Mel Machado, and don’t miss the annual State of the Almond Industry address at the Tree & …
California Almond Industry PAC Fundraiser
To protect our industry and promote shared interests the California Almond Industry Political Action Committee (Almond PAC) was created by Almond Alliance of California in 2014. This organization was specifically created to allow individuals within the almond community to pool their political contributions and thus increase their visibility and clout. The Almond PAC capitalizes on individual contributions and collectively distributes …
Does FSMA No Longer Apply to Almond Growers?
With the recent announcement that almonds would be exempt from the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA, growers may think they got off the hook regarding extra trainings and documentation for food safety practices in the field, but watch this video with Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California who clarifies the recent change. Read more about it in Pacific …
Almond Festival at the State Capitol
Help us tell the almond story at the State Capitol on June 12th! The Almond Alliance invites you to participate in the Almond Festival at the State Capitol. This event is intended to bring awareness to State Senators, Assembly members and their staff about the value of California almonds to the State’s economy. The Almond Festival at the Capitol is …
Stormy Weather Sets Back California Tree Nut Growers
After so many years of drought, it’s difficult for growers to complain about all the recent rain events that have been occurring throughout California; however, the abnormally significant amount of precipitation this past month has posed its share of challenges to tree nut growers that have been anxiously awaiting entry into their orchards to make their much needed fungicide sprays …
Almond Pollination and Hive Removal Timing
Almond pollination is underway in California and growers are hoping for another good crop this year. How can you monitor the progress of your bees during almond pollination and determine when it is time to remove the hives? Watch this brief interview with Billy Synk from Project Apis m. for some answers, and read more about it in the March …
Enhancing Almond Pollination with Cover Crops
How do you maximize the efficacy of your investment in bees for a successful almond pollination period? According to Billy Synk, director of Pollination Services with project Apis m., the answer is planting cover crops in the fall that will flower prior to almond bloom to get the bees active early in preparation for a successful pollination period.Watch this brief …
Semios Navel Orangeworm Management Workshop
Semios Entomologist, Jordan Hazell takes PCAs and growers through an in-depth review of navel orangeworm management best practices. Receive 2.0 CE Credits. No fee to register, lunch is provided. 10:00 AM NOW Spring Activity & Emergence 10:30 AM Setting Traps, Trap Counts & Biofixes 11:00 AM Predicting Hullsplit 11:45 AM Lunch 12:30 PM The Impacts of Hull Split & Crop …
CASP Pollination Workshop – Chico
California Almond Sustainability Program In-the-Orchard Workshop Pollination and Pest Management | Planting Forage Learn what’s new in honey bee health and receive a hard copy of the recently updated Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for California almonds. Industry experts will cover best practices for a successful pollination, including simple, efficient steps for growers, beekeepers and other pollination stakeholders. Benefits …
CASP Pollination Workshop – Chowchilla
California Almond Sustainability Program In-the-Orchard Workshop Pollination & Pest Management | Planting Forage Learn what’s new in honey bee health and receive a free, physical copy of the recently updated Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for California Almonds. Industry experts will cover best practices for a successful pollination, including simple, efficient steps for growers, beekeepers and other pollination stakeholders. …
