Los mejores podcasts de Almond Journey (2024)

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Episode 61: Almond Stewardship with Alicia Rockwell 20:56

10d ago20:56

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Alicia Rockwell, vice chair of the Almond Board of California and chief government affairs officer at Blue Diamond Growers, joined the Journey to share her perspective on stewardship and advocacy for the almond industry. Rockwell discusses lessons from her work at Blue Diamond and Save Mart Supermarkets, the critical role California Almond Stewards…

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Almond Byte, May 2024: Expanding Shipments to Both Existing and New Markets 5:18

17d ago5:18

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In recent months, the ABC Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team has been helping to expand global markets by meeting with key players in India, Turkey and Pakistan, and creating opportunities for the industry through both market promotional proposals. Hear the details from the trips and efforts, and about an upcoming webinar to help exporter…

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Episode 60: How to Plant a Tree and Orchard Recycling Update with Brent Holtz 26:04

26d ago26:04

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Tree planting is a tremendous investment. The details of how to plant an orchard properly can have a big impact on the bottom line. In today’s episode, Dr. Brent Holtz explains the reasons that he regularly receives calls from growers about their young trees dying. These problems led Holtz to work with the Almond Board of California to create a vid…

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Episode 59: Return on Investment of Integrated Pest Management With Thomas Martin 30:18

1M ago30:18

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Effective integrated pest management (IPM) programs for almond pests, especially for navel orangeworm, are not a one-size-fits-all situation and Thomas Martin says especially during these challenging economic times. Martin, a chemist by training and a regional technical representative for Trécé, was a participant in the Almond Leadership Program la…

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Marketing Bulletin: The Over Delivery of the Own Your Prime Campaign 8:01

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Coach Prime and the Almond Board of California joined forces around the big game earlier this year, further extending their game-changing campaign. Dive into the behind-the-scenes action and unprecedented success of the 'Own Your Prime' partnership, as ABC's Laura Morin reveals the remarkable impact on California almonds and beyond.…

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Episode 58: Almond Nutrition Facts with Elena Hemler 26:29

2M ago26:29

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In this episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, we return to The Almond Conference 2023 where we sat down with Almond Board of California Director of Nutrition Research Elena Hemler. Hemler joined the Almond Board over a year ago to work with the Nutrition Research Committee to lead efforts in expanding the body of knowledge about the health propert…

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Almond Byte, April 2024: Tariff Suspensions, Endocrine Disruptors and More 4:22

2M ago4:22

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Highlights from April's Global Update – from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at ABC – include the details behind the suspension of tariffs on almonds going into the UK, the findings from ABC's look into a French decree that was requesting information on endocrine disruptors properties on imports, and the latest on China's facility …

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Marketing Bulletin: Takeaways from Promising India Trip 7:55

2M ago7:55

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The March edition of the Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California features President and CEO Clarice Turner who details her takeaways from ABC's annual trip to India in February. Turner and ABC staff hosted an almond conference in India where conversations circle around market access and regulation, and then exhibited at the colossal …

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Episode 57: Navel Orangeworm Damage with Michael Kelley 20:02

3M ago20:02

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Michael Kelley, President and CEO of Central California Almond Growers Association joined the Journey to share the challenges with the 2023 crop, especially the major problems with navel orangeworm damage. We also discuss other factors that led to it being such a difficult year and what producers can watch out for in the future. Kelley first appear…

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Almond Byte, March 2024: Gulfood, India Trade Conference and a Pakistan First 4:19

3M ago4:19

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March's highlights from the Global Update, by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, include a recap of the annual India Tradeshow, ABC workshops at Gulfood that spurred almond interest from new markets, and the first exploratory trip to Pakistan for the Almond Board which revealed strong almond-related …

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Marketing Bulletin: Trade Marketing and the Tastemaker Trials 7:07

3M ago7:07

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In February's Marketing Bulletin, here about the busy month of March set for the Trade Marketing and Stewardship group at the Almond Board of California. The team is set to attend three different types of conferences with three different types of attendees, all talking about the role almonds can play in food and recipe ingredients. Manager Charice …

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Episode 56: Australian Almonds and the Carpophilus Beetle 17:14

3M ago17:14

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At The Almond Conference 2023, Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson, and Senior Specialist of Pest Management at the Almond Board of California Lauren Fann joined the Journey. Jackson shared some of the similarities and differences between almond production in California and Australia and discussed the new pest to California almonds, Carpophil…

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Episode 055: Getting To Know Clarice Turner, CEO of The Almond Board of California 16:41

4M ago16:41

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In this episode, we are joined by Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California. Turner shares about her listening tour with multiple stops throughout the state to hear from growers and to better understand their needs. She also discusses her previous experiences from farming to working for corporations like Pepsi and Starbuck…

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Marketing Bulletin, January 2024: QR Code Shares Almond Stewardship Story 4:41

4M ago4:41

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In January's Marketing Bulletin, learn how the Almond Board of California introduced a pioneering QR code initiative aiming to redefine consumer interaction with the almond industry. Placed in high-traffic areas, the billboard-sized QR Code emphasizes transparency and stewardship in almond cultivation. With already hundreds of scans in just a few m…

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Episode 54: Hopes for the New Year From Nine Almond Industry Leaders 25:23

5M ago25:23

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This episode is taken from nine different interviews conducted during The Almond Conference last month. People from around the industry were asked to share what’s on top of their minds headed into 2024. You’ll hear highlights from Alicia Rockwell, Bret Sill, Nav Athwal, Joe Palomino, Christine Gemperle, Julie Adams, Ambassador Doug McKalip, Michael…

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Almond Byte, January 2024: Suez Canal Delays, Great Britain PEC Launched 4:01

5M ago4:01

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Highlights from January's Global Update – from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include information on shipping delays and possible additional costs for cargo avoiding the Suez Canal, the new Great Britain-specific Pre-Export Check program has launched, and the latest update on China facility regi…

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Episode 53: Thankful for the Last Twenty Years with Richard Waycott 32:22

5M ago32:22

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In this episode, we celebrate the last twenty years of the Almond Board of California under the leadership of Richard Waycott. Waycott joined the Almond Board as President and CEO in 2002. He joined the Journey to reflect on the past couple of decades in almonds and share his hopes for where the industry goes in the future. We discussed the evoluti…

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Episode 52: Employee Engagement with Jonnalee Dunn 26:24

6M ago26:24

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Almond grower Jonnalee Dunn joins the Journey from Arbuckle, California. Dunn is the growth and development manager at Henderson Farms, which is a 52-person company that farms around 5,000 acres in Northern California. Dunn and her husband also own 120 acres of their own. In today’s episode, Dunn discusses why Henderson Farms prioritizes employee g…

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Almond Byte: Trade at TAC, Italy Mold and Hulls to China 5:53

6M ago5:53

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Highlights from December's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, include the international trade discussions that took place at The Almond Conference, an update on mold testing at Italian posts, and China has accepted ABC's application to include more almond hulls as animal feed. Lis…

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Episode 51: Finding Balance in the Orchard with Christine Gemperle 28:10

6M ago28:10

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Almond grower and Almond Board of California Director Christine Gemperle discusses how she finds balance between conventional farming approaches and ecological processes. She also shares her early experiences with whole orchard recycling, new irrigation systems, cover crops and habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies. Gemperle and he…

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Marketing Bulletin, November 2023: Prime Time in Stores and GMD TAC Session 4:22

7M ago4:22

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November's Marketing Bulleting from the Almond Board of California includes the details about the Building Global Demand for California Almonds marketing session at The Almond Conference 2023. Find out what will be covered and hear insights from ABC's Emily Fleischmann. Also, hear how Coach Prime and the 'Own Your Prime' campaign are popping up in …

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Almond Byte, Nov. 2023: Turkey Tariffs, Phosphate Duties and China Trip 3:48

7M ago3:48

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Highlights from November's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at ABC, include increased tariffs on almonds in the Turkey market, the efforts to stop a potential increase in Moroccan phosphate prices and the details on an extended trade delegation to China.Por Almond Journey

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Episode 50: From Grower to Processor With Raj and Taj Samran 27:33

7M ago27:33

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Raj Samran is chief operating officer of Hilltop Ranch, Inc. Taj Samran serves as vice president and handles grower relations for the company while also serving as CEO of Samran & Sons Farming. The Samrans share how their family got their start in growing almonds and how that led to also becoming hullers and processors. They also share what keeps t…

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Marketing Bulletin, October: New and Proven Tactics in India 3:29

7M ago3:29

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October's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California includes the launch of several tactics this crop year in the Indian market, leveraging the sport of cricket, traditional celebrations, and weddings.Por Almond Journey

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Almond Byte, October 2023: EU Inspections and State of the Union, Decree 248 Update 3:42

8M ago3:42

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Highlights from October's Global Update – produced by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include insights on increased import testing in the European Union (EU), the latest on Decree 248 and new facility registrations, and a recap of the EU's State of the Union address that downplayed the regions Fa…

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Episode 49: Dick Cunningham and the Ups and Downs of Almonds 24:55

8M ago24:55

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Dick Cunningham has a long history in the almond business as a grower and huller/sheller. Cunningham remains an active member of the Almond Alliance Board of Directors where he serves as chair of their political action committee. In this episode, Cunningham shares his journey, the ups and downs he has experienced over the years, the current challen…

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Marketing Bulletin, September 2023: Almond Gift Giving and The Mother of All Snacks 3:05

8M ago3:05

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September's Marketing bulletin from the Almond Board of California highlights recent efforts in India around Raksha Bandhan and details the 'Mother of All Snacks' campaign in Germany. The Germany campaign features almonds as a healthy snack rather than for just traditional baking uses.Por Almond Journey

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Episode 48: Hands-On Orchard Management with Dan Clendenin 27:27

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Grower Dan Clendenin producer almonds in both Merced and Madera as part of a family partnership with his siblings. Growing up, the family grew fresh market vegetables, and they eventually planted almonds in the late 1970s. Clendenin shares his personal almond journey, his hands-on approach to orchard management and some of the innovative practices …

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Almond Byte, September 2023: India Tariffs, EU Challenges, Port Worker Contract 4:43

9M ago4:43

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September's Global Update highlights from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Today's Almond Byte covers the removal of retaliatory tariffs on almonds in India, an update on the the Pre-Export Check (PEC) modifications being made for the UK, regulatory and political updates affecting clarity in the E…

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Episode 47: Postharvest Technology with Bikram Hundal 28:12

9M ago28:12

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Bikram Hundal is the vice president of operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company. Hundal shares how technology is changing the game in almond processing with optical sorters, artificial intelligence, robotics and other advancements. This technology allows for potential opportunities for data to be shared between growers, hullers and pro…

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Marketing Bulletin, August 2023: Almonds Go Prime Time and ICC Cricket World Cup 3:32

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August's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California. A Partnership of Legends: California Almonds + Prime Time California Almonds are going Prime Time! The Almond Board of California (ABC) is launching a new one-of-a-kind partnership of legends with the one and only Coach Prime himself, Deion Sanders. Coach Prime is a legendary, multi-s…

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Almond Byte, August 2023: Year in Review - Decree 248, EU Challenges and Trade Strategy 3:34

10M ago3:34

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Highlights reviewing the crop season from August's Global Update, from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, in today's Almond Byte. Chinese facility registrations A major challenge this year was implementation of China’s Decree 248 requiring food facilities exporting food to China to finalize online C…

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Episode 46: Industry’s D.C. Relationships on Display with Brandon Rebiero 34:09

10M ago34:09

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In this episode, we visit with Brandon Rebiero, co-founder and the head of farming at Gold Leaf Farming. Rebiero, who also serves on the board of directors for The Almond Board of California, discusses a recent trip to Washington, D.C. There, a small group of Almond Board directors and staff met with leaders, regulators and other key partners to di…

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Episode 45: Strategic Planning with Lucas Schmidt 24:01

10M ago24:01

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Lucas Schmidt, the vice president and chief operating officer of Grow West and Almond Leadership Program graduate, joined the journey to reflect on some of the challenges in the industry over the past few years including supply chain disruptions, interest rate hikes and inflation. He said these recent experiences emphasize the need for planning, bu…

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Almond Byte, July 2023: D.C. Trip and India, UK PEC and China Registration Updates 3:57

11M ago3:57

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Highlights from July's Global Update, from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, in today's Almond Byte. ABC Visit to DC Coincides with India Tariff Reductions The annual Almond Board of California (ABC) industry delegation visit to Washington DC coincided this year with the first State Visit of India’…

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Episode 44: Investing in Agriculture's Future with FFA Scholarship Recipients 27:55

11M ago27:55

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In this episode, we meet four impressive members of the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) who were awarded scholarships this year by The Almond Board of California (ABC). Since 2016, ABC’s fundraising efforts have been led by the Almond Leadership Program who has helped to raise more than $250,000 through donations, an annual golf tourname…

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Marketing Bulletin, June 2023: Almonds Take Over Mexico, Health Ads and Climate Change Partnership 3:21

11M ago3:21

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June's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California. Almonds Take Over Mexico City During the first two months of 2023 and around National Almond Day efforts, California almonds took to the streets of Mexico by driving two mobile billboard trucks, covered with almond advertising creative, to top locations in Mexico City. The billboard tru…

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Episode 43: Limiting Risk on New Practices with Tanya Gemperle-Goncalves 29:04

12M ago29:04

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Tanya Gemperle-Goncalves of Gemperle Farms has taken a particular interest in finding ways to improve their almond operation over time. She joined the Journey to share some of her experiments including cover crops, compost, whole orchard recycling and more. “There are these practices that we want to implement, and what I'm trying to figure out is w…

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Almond Byte, June 2023: McKalip Visits CA, MRL Workshop Recap, Labor Union Update 3:23

12M ago3:23

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USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Visits California After speaking at the recent Agri-Pulse Conference, ABC was able to arrange orchard visits for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. The almond and walnut orchards outside of Sacramento were the perfect venue to discuss the impact of tariffs and technical issues on the shipment of almonds. An important po…

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Episode 42: Industry Perspectives with Huller Michael Kelley 25:31

1y ago25:31

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Michael Kelley is the president and CEO of the Central California Almond Growers Association. With four shellers in two locations, the association is the largest huller/sheller of almonds in the world. Kelley shares several insights about the current state of the industry, including economics, logistics, technology, supply chain, and drivers of pas…

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Marketing Bulletin, May 2023: Leveraging Nutrition Research, German Partnership, Expo West 3:14

1y ago3:14

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May's Marketing Bulletin from the Global Market Development and Reputation Management teams at the Almond Board of California. Leveraging Nutrition Research The Almond Board is currently running ads on Facebook and Instagram encouraging consumers to learn more about the benefits of eating almonds before meals. Ads seek to reach people that express …

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Almond Byte, May 2023: Tariff Impacts, Transportation Update, Decree 248 5:58

1y ago5:58

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Highlights from the May 2023 Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Economic Impact Analysis of Retaliatory Tariffs on Exports of California Almonds California almond exporters have been increasingly frustrated about favorable tariff conditions for Australian almonds while U.S almonds …

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Episode 41: Stewardship Metrics with Mackey Violich 31:19

1y ago31:19

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Mackey Violich is part of the ownership team at Capay Farms, a 13,000-acre almond and walnut farming operation. As sustainability manager, Violich has explored a variety of innovative solutions like solar, cover crops, composting, carbon credits, electric equipment, whole orchard recycling and more. “There's a lot of green washing out there. But if…

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Episode 40: Monitoring and Mass Trapping of Navel Orangeworm Females with Dennis Yotsuya and Elonce Peterson 27:23

1y ago27:23

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Almond grower Dennis Yotsuya has a small orchard in Cortez, California. Through winter sanitation and mass trapping, he has been able to avoid hull sprays for navel orangeworm in recent years. Yotsuya describes his approach and the benefits he has seen in reducing damage from the pest. “Even though I didn't spray much, what intrigued me was that on…

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Episode 39: The Business of Family Farming with Keith Yamamoto 23:06

1y ago23:06

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Third generation farmer Keith Yamamoto and his family farm a variety of crops including almonds in Westley, California. Diversification in crops, markets and approaches has been an important part of the Yamamoto family’s business strategy. Yamamoto joined the Journey to share how he found his role in the family operation and how he looks at risk ma…

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Almond Byte, April 2023: Decree 248, Transportation Updates and Upcoming Turkish Visit 4:09

1y ago4:09

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Highlights from the April 2023 Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Decree 248 Update Food and Drug Agency has stopped managing China’s CIFER portal. China’s General Administration of Customs, also known as the GACC, uses the portal for U.S. facility registrations. This recent action…

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Episode 38: Farm Finance and Accounting with Ted Reimers and Robert Holtermann 25:03

1y ago25:03

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A banker and CPA – who both also grow almonds – join the Journey to talk about farm finance and accounting. Ted Reimers is the vice president in the agribusiness group at American Ag Credit in Turlock and owns an orchard in Orland. Robert Holtermann farms near Wasco and is also a certified public accountant. Today’s episode highlights both their fa…

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Almond Byte, March 2023: Gulfood Show and India Trade Conference, Great Britain Changing PEC 4:50

1y ago4:50

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Highlights from the March 2023 Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. ABC participation in the Gulfood Show ABC exhibited in the USA Pavilion at the Gulfood show in Dubai during the week of Feb 20. The USA Pavilion included 158 U.S. companies and associations including nine almond expo…

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Episode 37: India Loves California Almonds with Mohnish Seth 28:25

1y ago28:25

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Mohnish Seth is the president and owner of Farmers International. He and his wife Versha Seth joined the Journey to share their incredible story of migrating to California from India in the early 1990’s to find a new source for high quality almonds. Their experiences offer real insights into how India – which doesn’t have any domestic production of…

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Episode 36: Groundwater Recharge with Eric Spycher 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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Third generation almond grower Eric Spycher farms alongside his brother, Curt, and their father near Balico, California. This past year, Spycher was one of a few growers approached by the Turlock Irrigation District to collaborate on a groundwater recharge project. Spycher joins the Journey to share the impressive results they’ve seen from this wor…

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