- 2008/09 Almond Shipments Shatter Prior Year Records
- Driving Value through Innovation: 2009 Almond Industry Conference
- Farm Advisors Share Skills with Summer Interns
- EU Review Paper
- EPA Issues New Fumigant Application Requirements
- Almond Pest Management Courses November 4-5
- International Food Quality and Safety Meeting Huge Success
October
15 Food Quality & Safety Committee 9:30AM 20 Almond Quality Evaluation Task Force 1:00PM 22 Production Research Committee 9:30AM 28 Environmental Committee 9:30AM
November
4 Organic Task Force 10:00AM 12 PR & Advertising Committee 10:00AM 18 Nutrition Reaserch Committee 9:30AM 30 International Committee 9:30AM
December
1 Board of Directors Meeting 1:00PM -
9-10 37th Annual Almond Industry Conference
Driving Value through Innovation:
2009 Almond Industry Conference
Following tradition, Garton Tractor will be partnering with KOCO-USA to give away a brand-new Kawasaki Mule™ to one lucky conference attendee at the 37th Annual Almond Industry Conference December 9 & 10. Your ticket to win will be attached to the conference tote bag you receive at the conference.
Get an extra ticket by attending the Growers' Breakfast on Thursday morning. Make sure to attend the Thursday Luncheon for the Grand Prize Drawing.
The Almond Industry Conference is one of the best opportunities for California Almond processors and growers to sharpen their knowledge to foster the long-term sustainability of the industry. Registration is complimentary and you can save time by preregistering before November 23. You can also fax the registration form to 209.549.8267.
Save the dates: this year's Almond Growers' Industry Conference is Wednesday and Thursday, December 9-10 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.
The almond industry is grateful for the support of Conference Medal Sponsors:
Program Highlights
Conference Hot Topics
- Pollination Update
- Balancing Insect Management with Environmental Concerns
- Almond Irrigation World Round-Up
- Disease Management Update
- Variety Development, Evaluation and Selection
Special Events
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
12:00 p.m. Luncheon*
Sponsored by Yosemite Farm Credit
Keynote Speakers: Almond Board of California Executive Staff5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by Satake USA7:00 p.m. Gala Dinner*
Sponsored by MPA, Inc.
Keynote Speaker: Bear Grylls
Host of award-winning television show "Man vs. Wild"
Thursday, December 10, 2009
6:00 a.m. Growers' Breakfast*
Sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection12:00 p.m. Luncheon*
Sponsored by American AgCredit
Keynote Speaker: Rich Karlgaard
Editor and Columnist for Forbes magazine
Don't forget to register for the Growers' Breakfast (limited seating available) with Elaine at 209.549.8262.
Check the Conference Web site, for the most up-to-date program information.
*Tickets Required.
Moisture content exceeding 6.5-7.0% in stockpiles of in-hull almonds can lead to the growth and development of Salmonella and aflatoxin–two of the industry's biggest food-safety issues. When stockpiling almonds, be sure to:
- Stockpile only almonds that have been sufficiently dried in the windrow.
- Place stockpiles only on a dry orchard floor.
- Provide adequate grading and/or drainage to avoid standing water.
- Monitor and vent stockpiles as necessary.
