The Pollination Connection

06/22/2021

Vote - Westside Food Literacy Program
Grant opportunity through Kubota USA for their Ag Literacy program. One by one kids in this program experience a ‘new’ way to see themselves and the world. They have become educators, small business owners, restaurateurs, even a top US Aid official.

Kubota is the proud recipient of the 2019 Highest Retained Value Award for its U Series. For details visit EquipmentWatch.com

06/22/2021

It's National Pollinator Week!
Monday, June 21 - Sunday, June 27
View the Cover Crops Best Management Practices guide by co-produced by UC ANR and UC Davis.

06/17/2021

Bee Friendly Farming Certification - Farmers and Growers in California are encouraged to apply for free or discounted cover crop and forage seed to support the nutritional needs of honey bees and native pollinators.

Seeds for Bees designs and provides seed mixes and methods to establish forage that supports pollinators in California's orchards. This program works closely with industry experts, suppliers, growers, and beekeepers to improve resource management for all

05/21/2021

There's a day for just about everything, May 20 is the day to celebrate the pollinators dwelling in hives, fields and gardens around the globe.

WORLD BEE DAY World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 each year. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. Every year on this day, the global public will focus on the importance of preserving honey bees and all other pollinators. P...

10/23/2020

Denise Qualls and BeeHero featured on Good Day Sacramento

“California’s almond growers are facing a crisis due to historically low prices for their crop. Cody is joined by Omer Davidi from Bee Hero to talk about how bees may be coming to the rescue!”

California's almond growers are facing a crisis due to historically low prices for their crop. Cody is joined by Omer Davidi from Bee Hero to talk about how ...

09/30/2020

View the Blue Diamond Crop Progress Report

Welcome to Edition 177 of our Almond Industry News Update, a digest of recent top stories, brought to you by Blue Diamond Growers.  We are the industry information leader presenting you with the most up-to-date news and information related to almond growing. Please visit our Grower News Page...

09/24/2020

CFAP 2 makes honey producers eligible for financial assistance. FSA accepting applications starting 9/21/2020. Details below...

CFAP 2 payments will be made for three categories of commodities – Price Trigger Commodities, Flat-Rate Crops, and Sales Commodities

08/17/2020

Covid-19 is having a more lasting impact on the foodservice and distribution channels, leaving almond buyers to decipher future consumer demand and their resulting needs. Despite these obstacles worldwide, consumption rose almost 5%, evidence of the resiliency of global almond demand...

The July Almond Board Position Report serves as the year-end report for the California crop year 2019. The industry faced strong headwinds this year with trade issues, inconsistency in the NASS Subjective and Objective estimates and most significantly, the COVID-19 impact on the world economy. Sever...

06/22/2020

It's National Pollinator Week!
Monday, June 22 - Sunday, June 28

This Monday through Friday, the Almond Board will provide information on opportunities to support pollinator health within the industry, including an
exciting webinar on Friday, June 26, during which growers can learn more about what the CASP/BFF alignment means for them.

Browse upcoming almond industry events. From small meetups to large conferences and summits, find connections, education, and inspiration at an upcoming event.

05/15/2020

USDA-NASS Predicts Third Straight Record-Breaking Almond Crop - Increased acreage and improved yields cited as reason for record production.

Read Almond Forecast below...

12/24/2019

We have 1.5 million acres of almonds in production now.

For the California almond industry, making life better by what we grow and how we grow is more than a commitment; it’s a way of life. To produce almonds in better, safer and healthier ways requires a firm understanding of a variety of factors, including t

11/02/2019

Ag is the best business to be in