FRUIT AND NUTS ...
CHESTNUTS ROASTING ...
US to consider genetically altered chestnut trees
Gene provides resistance to blight that virtually wiped out the American chestnut tree
AWARD PRESENTED ...
Flora recognized as Almond Champion of the Year
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) has been recognized by the Almond Alliance
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 ...
Almond & peach trees genomes reveal secrets
Brings to light differences between the fruit of both species, flavor of the almond
UNIQUE PRODUCTS ...
CA leads the nation in specialty crop funding
State received $22.9M out of approximately $72.4M in funding awarded nationwide
POLICY STATEMENT ...
Almond Alliance praises Gov. Newsom over veto
Commends Newsom for recognizing SB 1 in its current form posed major challenges
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ...
Peanut Standards Board appointments
Three producers and three industry representatives have been appointed
UPCOMING EVENT ...