Category: Almonds
Carol Chandler to be feted by Western Growers at 2021 Annual Meeting
A partner in a fourth-generation farming operation, Chandler will receive Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement for her extensive contributions to agriculture.
Nut categories flourish in Kern County report on California ag
Ranked by revenues paid to growers, almonds come in second and pistachios seventh, with figures suggesting growers in Kern have matched their efforts with market demand.
Almond Alliance’s Trevino nominated as chief agriculture negotiator
Through her positions at the state and federal level, Trevino has developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrates a keen understanding of trade and agriculture policy.
Initial 2020 California ag revenue figures include nut categories
Almonds, pistachios and walnuts rank among the top 10 valued commodities for the state’s crop year at over $9.4 billion combined.
Organic almonds net higher price, but transition is risky
Demand is still increasing, and organic is still at a premium. But the economics and other factors of production might be too risky for some growers, and seen as a welcome challenge for others.
Almond year in review: Record crop, record shipments
The 2020-21 almond crop set records at every turn – from the number of nuts harvested to the staggering amount of product sent around the world.
Vann Brothers name new CEO after deadly crash
Effective immediately, the new president and CEO will lead the company, which employs 200 people and contracts with more than 100 growers.
California almond grower describes impact of limited water supply
Some growers received zero surface water allocations and were forced to remove prime trees. This third-generation almond farmer and farm bureau president explains what that looks like.
Almond Board’s urgent Alternatives to Ag Burning Resources webinar Aug. 31
$178.2 million in new state funding expands the program to phase out burning of woody waste.
Sourcing Sustainability
Major snack food company makes a significant pledge.
It takes a village
Bee-focused partnerships move growers toward more sustainable almond production.
California sets $400,000 to promote safer, sustainable pest management
Almond Board of California and the California Invasive Plant Council received the funding to help build online tools to coordinate small farm mating disruption efforts and invasive weed control in wildlands, respectively.
Solum Partners invests in Monte Vista Farming Co.
The agriculture and food production-focused investment firm purchased a majority stake in the California almond huller/sheller and processor, which hulled 30 million pounds and processed 50 million pounds in 2020.
Impacts of tariff fights still weigh down nut exporters
Last year’s larger crops for some nuts dropped prices, which allowed importers to buy more despite tariffs. This year’s reduced crops, higher prices, shipping congestion and other issues are shaping a different story.
New directors of Almond Board of California begin their terms
The 10-member board has five grower members and five handler members, each representing three independents and two cooperatives.