OF NOTE

Kawasaki Mule Giveaway!

Following tradition, Garton Tractor has partnered with Log5 Corporation to give away a brand-new Kawasaki Mule™ to one lucky grower at the 37th Annual Almond Industry Conference. Your ticket to win is attached to the conference tote. Just complete the ticket and drop it off at Garton Tractor (booth 82) or Log5 Corporation (booth 81) in the Harvest Hall. Get an extra ticket by attending the Growers' Breakfast. Make sure to attend the Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 10, for the drawing. You must be a grower to win.

 

ABC Attends Anuga

In October, the Almond Board of California (ABC) participated in the world's largest food show, Anuga. Taking place every two years in Cologne, Germany, Anuga attracts over 160,000 visitors, 56% of whom are international, representing 174 countries. ABC activities included a booth exhibit in the U.S. Pavilion featuring the new ABC global image, and a press release focusing on the versatility, health and value proposition of almonds. The media outreach resulted in three onsite trade media interviews and fifteen articles. Staff responded to over 250 inquiries for additional information and/or to request a handler directory.

 

All Things Almond in the United Kingdom

As the Almond Board of California promotes its new Web sites for growers, handlers, domestic consumers and health and food professionals, our international markets are certainly not forgotten. The UK can now also enjoy the user-friendly, graphically-pleasing, information-rich components that the domestic sites feature. Click here to check out the UK Web site. Stay tuned for updated Web sites for both the China and Korea markets.

 

VOC Reduction Guide Available Online

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has released a new guide on conservation management practices to reduce VOC emissions from pesticides. The Almond Board participated in the development of the guide, which outlines production practices that best minimize VOC emissions from both fumigant and nonfumigant pesticides. A copy of the guide, titled, "Conservation Management Practices Guide: Reducing Volatile Organic Compound Emission from Agricultural Pesticide Applications," can be found on the DPR Web site.

 

Modesto Workshop to Cover Irrigation Efficiency

A free workshop on Dec. 16 in Modesto will highlight a number of innovations in irrigation technology and efficiency for tree crops. The workshop will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Agricultural Center's Harvest Hall.

An interactive format will highlight advances in irrigation management related to irrigation scheduling, budgeting and decision-making. Four continuing education hours have been requested for certified crop advisors. The workshop is sponsored by Sustainable Conservation, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, UC Cooperative Extension, California Association of Resource Conservation Districts and the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District. For more information call (209) 491-9380 x113.