WHAT'S GROWING ...
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 ...
USDA declares US free from Plum pox virus
Plum pox is a disease impacting stone fruit such as plums, almonds, and peaches
GO NUTS ...
UC offers almond production short course Nov. 5–7
An optional field tour will also be offered on Nov. 8 in Parlier
MARKETING ...
Almond growers vote to continue marketing order
95% of eligible almond growers who voted favored continuing the program
GENETIC RESEARCH ...