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Baugher Ranch Organics sisters are part of the leadership team at the farm. Image of the sisters sitting in the orchard in bloom. Photo courtesy of Baugher Ranch Organics.

Baugher Ranch Organics celebrates 40 years of almond success

Responsible for a third of California’s organic almonds, Baugher Ranch Organics was founded 40 years ago by Chris and Marcie Baugher. ... more »

BeeHero rolls out cover crop program to boost pollinator sustainability, soil health

BeeHero, a Fresno-based agricultural technology company, has launched an initiative to help California almond growers integrate cover crops, promoting soil health, pollinator welfare and sustainable f... more »

California almond acreage drops again in 2024

California’s total almond acreage dropped again in 2024, making three years in a row that acreage has decreased. This is something that has not happened since at least 1995, according to a new re... more »
Spotted lanternflies. Photo by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.

Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »
California almonds on the tree. Photo courtesy of Almond Board of California.

Almond market update indicates rebound of shipments in October

Blue Diamond Growers released the Nov. 15 almond market update, which noted that almond shipments rebounded in October. Shipments totaling 258 million pounds, was up 21% from September and 4.5% com... more »
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The Almond Conference poised to offer a variety of sessions for almond industry

Registration is now open for The Almond Conference 2024, launching on Dec. 10, and is open to all almond industry professionals. Conference sessions are open to all registrants, both attendees ... more »

Almond Board’s AgNeighbors Program boosts pest management through collaboration

The Almond Board of California has piloted a new community-driven initiative, AgNeighbors, to help almond growers tackle their top pest, the navel orangeworm (NOW). Led by Jesse Roseman, the progra... more »

USDA announces California Almond Continuance Referendum dates

Dates have been set for the California Almond Continuance Referendum. Notice of the referendum was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 8. In a Nov. 8 notice to trade, the UUSDA announced that... more »

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