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Almonds under attack

Identifying and managing red leaf blotch and Carpophilus beetles are key to protecting almond orchards. Take a look the latest research. ... more »

Running dry

Explore how California’s water crisis impacts Kern County farms, crops and families. See what’s at stake for the future of U.S. food. ... more »

From orchards to opportunity: Building Maisie Jane’s from the ground up

Maisie Jane Hurtado built her namesake California Sunshine Products brand from the ground up. See how she found success on her almond farm. ... more »

Blue Diamond Growers plans to close Sacramento plant

Blue Diamond will close its Sacramento plant by 2026, impacting roughly 600 jobs. Learn why and what’s next for the almond co-op. more »

California almond growers manage weather swings, prep for hull split

California almond growers prep for hull split after mild weather. Get details on pest monitoring and more from the latest crop report. more »

Nichols Farms

Nichols Farm has been delivering premium pistachios and almonds for four generations. See how the operation is using technology to thrive. ... more »

Alicia Rockwell elected Almond Board of California board chair 

The Almond Board of California’s board of directors has elected a new leader. Alicia Rockwell is the new chair of the board. Rockwell is set to take over the role on Jan. 1 from Alexi Rodriguez, ... more »

USDA aid to help growers recover from disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast. ... more »