THE BUZZ ...
PURCHASE PLANS ...
Pre-Solicitation announcement for purchase of nut products
USDA plans to purchase almond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, and walnut products for distribution
NEW HIRES ...
Nut industry provides funds to hire 4 research associates
Positions will be funded annually for up to 3 years, pending available funds & success of the program
WHAT'S GROWING ...
New study on soil health in almond orchards
New example of soil health practices increasing California almond orchard profitability
TECH USE ...
BeeWhere: GIS tech works to protect bees, almonds
BeeWhere shows where hives are located, keeping bees from being accidentally sprayed
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
Almond Alliance of CA hosts May 12 Almond Festival
Festival at the State Capitol will showcase almonds’ economic benefits, environmental stewardship
THE BUZZ ...
CA Almonds announces pollinator protection plan
Plan includes new partnership with North American non-profit, Pollinator Partnership
GOING NUTS ...
UC ANR updates cost estimates for growing almonds
Cost analyses are based on hypothetical operations of well-managed almond orchards
AWARD PRESENTED ...
Flora recognized as Almond Champion of the Year
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) has been recognized by the Almond Alliance
DISEASE ERADICATED ...