No Ifs, Ands, or Nuts: Almond Market Shows Strong Demand
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Record-breaking almond shipments over 10 consecutive months have led to a dramatic reduction in carryout, signaling robust...
Second-Largest Almond Harvest Predicted for 2024, USDA Adjusts Federal Marketing Order
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California almonds are estimated to come in at 3 billion pounds this year according to...
Almond Board of California President Reflects on First 100 Days, Unveils Strategies for Industry...
Suspended UK tariffs reflect $4 million in relief to U.S. almond importers.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On April 9, Clarice...
Research farm seeks help as income falls
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission by the California Farm Bureau Federation
Use of micro-irrigation may be commonplace in...
National Ag Day: Acknowledging Central Valley Farmers’ Grit and Dedication
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
On March 19, National Agriculture Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the successes in Central Valley farming...
Protect the Pollinators: Beehive Health and Central Valley Theft Crisis
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Central Valley almond farmers need bees like a symphony needs musicians — without them, almond...
Almond Industry to See Significant Rebound
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A strong rebound in almond prices is expected over the next 12 to 18 months....
CA Almond Board Announces 2024 Leadership Class
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The Almond Board of California announced its 2024 leadership class for 18 professionals to help...
Almonds Face Potential Recession, Industry Remains Optimistic
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The 2023 Almond Board Conference highlighted production trends and the outlook for the industry. Clarice Turner, President,...
Wet Winter Heightens Potential Almond Disease Outbreak
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
An unusual disease outbreak is afflicting California almonds on top of an already tumultuous market....
Almond Acreage Continues to Spiral, Almond Board Finds Inspiration in AI
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
A tropical storm during harvest created an unfavorable outlook for Central Valley almond production, and acreage has...
New Pest Infests Almonds and Pistachios in Central Valley
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A new pest called the carpophilus beetle was recently found in the San Joaquin Valley, infesting...
Almond, Walnut Exports to Benefit as India Lifts Tariffs
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
India has formally removed retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products that made...
India To Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Almonds, Walnuts
By Ching Lee, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on...
Harvest 2023 expected to be up 1% from 2022 despite stormy bloom and cool...
Press Release provided by the Almond Board of California
MODESTO, Calif. – The 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report published Wednesday by...
Getting Serious About Climate Solutions
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
Californians were invited to discuss the state’s climate-driven future in agriculture on March 30th...
Eating Almonds Before Meals Improved Blood Sugar Levels in Some People with Prediabetes
Press Release Provided by the Almond Board of California
Two new research studies1-2with almonds, one conducted over three days and the...
Bipartisan “Farm Team” Listens
Caroline Webby, Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
The House Committee on Agriculture hosted the first official listening session Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, at...
Almond Board Announces Exceptional2023 Almond Leadership Class
Press Release provided by the Almond Board of California
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is proud to announce the Almond Leadership...
Almond Sector Assesses Toll After Its ‘Toughest’ Year
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from California Farm Bureau Federation
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
With the ongoing multiyear...
California Almond Acreage Drops in 2022 – First Time in Decades
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
California’s almond acreage decreased for the first time in more than 25 years, according...
Almond Board of California Search Committee Preparing for 2023 CEO Transition
Press Release by Almond Board of California
Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott has informed the board of directors...
California Almonds and Shereen Pavlides Share Why Almonds Are the Food You Need This...
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
From bubble baths to face masks, there are countless self-care routines out there, and...
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
The new Board of Directors of the Almond Board of California (ABC) took their seats on August 4th with four voting...
BBC’s “The Green Planet” Spotlights California’s Almond Orchards
Press Release Provided by Almond Board of California
The Almond Board of California congratulates Sir David Attenborough and BBC’s The Green Planet...
Improved Orchard Recycling Practices, Grants Help Growers Transition to New Plantings
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Drive down the I-5 or Highway 99 these days,...
