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Almond Journey

This show explores how almond growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich is visiting with almond leaders throughout California who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. Hearing the voices of these industry leaders might spark a connection or idea you can use in your own journey. That’s why we want to feature these stories

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Episode 94: State of the Almond Industry with Clarice...

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2026/02/18

Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Clarice Turner joins the Journey to discuss the state of the almond industry. She discusses the current economic realities in the almond industry, and the Almond Board’s continued focus on growing overall demand, maintaining a favorable trade environment and maximizing grower value.“Our total acreage in California has come down in the last four years. We just finished an analysis on global supply… and that supply is coming down over the next five

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Almond Byte, February 2026: Global Tradeshows and...

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2026/02/12

From global trade shows to major tariff and trade developments, ABC’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team breaks down what matters most in highlights from their February Global Update. Tune in to this Almond Byte episode for key takeaways on international market access, evolving trade agreements, and why global engagement remains critical for U.S. almonds.

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29:33

Episode 93: Honeybees and Pollination with Dr. Elina...

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2026/01/30

Dr. Elina Lastro Niño joins the Journey to share some of the latest research on honeybees and pollination. Dr. Niño is a professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis with a focus on apiculture. She discusses some of the challenges faced by beekeepers, her work on varroa mites and some new research she’s a part of on hive stocking rates for self-compatible varieties. “Can the self-fertile almond varieties benefit from the bee presence? And what we found was the benefit of having honeybees, even if

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Episode 92: 2026 Outlook - Nine Perspectives from...

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2026/01/16

People from around the industry join the Almond Journey Podcast at The Almond Conference 2025. We asked each of them to share what’s on the top of their minds headed into 2026. In this episode, you’ll hear some highlights from Dan Sonke, Lindsay Tello, Dinesh Bajaj, Laura Morin, Mel Machado, Luke Milliron, Carson Pettit, Tom Devol and Clarice Turner.In Today’s episode: Hear from nine industry leaders and discover their hopes for 2026Consider themes like economic growth, expanding global markets,

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05:43

Almond Byte, December 2025: Latest on Trade, EU Deal,...

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2025/12/18

The December Almond Byte brings you a global look at trade and market access momentum for almonds, from ABC’s participation in the USDA T.R.U.M.P. Mission to Brussels, to fresh tariff framework agreements across Latin America and Europe. Also hear key updates on Japan’s Pre‑Test Protocol, the early‑December USMCA renewal hearings along with details on ABC’s return to Gulfood in Dubai this January.

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Episode 91: Growth and Opportunity in the Almond...

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2025/12/08

Mallvinder Kahal joins the Journey to share some of his unique experiences as an almond grower, processor and handler. Kahal is based in Madera County where he farms and started Atlas Almonds in 2020. Since returning to his family’s farm in 2015, he has expanded the operation and built Atlas Almonds from scratch.“I think maybe that's the big gap. Really connecting the farmer to the wholesale market to talk about the love and the story that goes into the almonds. I think that's the component that we

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Episode 90: Farming, Fertilizer and Family Dynamics...

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2025/11/21

Lee Erickson joined the Journey to discuss his almond story and experiences buying and building a fertilizer company. We also talk about his industry involvement and lessons learned while working with family in his multi-generational ventures. Erickson is the managing partner of TEP, Inc. and a partner in Erickson Farms, which produces almonds, grapes, olives, pistachios and prunes on about 3,000 acres in Madera, California. He also serves on the board of directors of the Central California Almond

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06:27

Marketing Bulletin: Almond Board’s Data-Driven...

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2025/11/10

California almonds are making waves in China’s healthy snacking revolution, thanks to a dynamic partnership with Tmall — the country’s largest e-commerce platform. By leveraging the power of key opinion leaders (KOLs) and live-streamed shopping events, the Almond Board of California has driven almond awareness and sales to new heights. But the strategy is evolving, it’s no longer just about selling almonds, but also about inspiring innovation and shaping the future of almond products in China.With

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23:42

Episode 89: The Economics of Stewardship with Kabir...

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2025/11/05

Kabir Tumber joined the Journey to discuss his background in economics and retail, and how that informs him in his current role in supply chain strategy at Blue Diamond Growers. Tumber grew up on a family farm in Yuba City where his family grew peaches, walnuts and prunes. After earning a bachelor’s and master's in economics from UC Davis, he worked as a consultant at the intersection of agriculture, water and economics.“I think the best transfer of knowledge is amongst the grower community. Hearing

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05:27

Almond Byte, October 2025: Tariff Removal in Turkey,...

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2025/10/15

In the October Almond Byte, get the latest global trade updates from ABC’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. Highlights include Turkey’s removal of retaliatory tariffs on almonds — a potential major win for market growth — plus ongoing trade discussions with India, updates from Washington, and insight into how diversification is strengthening export stability worldwide. You’ll also meet new ABC team member Lindsay Tello, joining as Keith Schneller transitions toward retirement, and get a

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Episode 88: 50 Years as a Pest Control Advisor with...

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2025/10/10

Rob Kiss joined the Journey to discuss working as a pest control advisor (PCA), some of the current pest risks facing almond growers, and the importance of working together for industry priorities like research. Kiss recently retired from Bayer Crop Science where he worked as a pest control advisor and customer business advisor. His almond journey started in 1955 when his grandpa planted almonds in Livingston, California. He remembers growing up around those almonds and how they influenced him to

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Episode 87: Food Safety with Michelle Penney

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2025/09/16

Michelle Penney joined the Journey to discuss the importance of food safety in the almond industry. Penney comes from a multigenerational farming family and works as the food safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company. In this episode, Penney talks about quality and safety when it comes to almonds, implementing food safety programs, obtaining certifications and collaborating with people across the industry.“When we're packing these almonds, we're not just putting nuts in a box. We are sending almonds

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Almond Byte, September 2025: India Tax Reduction, EU...

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2025/09/12

Get the latest on ABC’s global outreach in the September Almond Byte: highlights from China’s International Tree Nuts Conference, India’s big win cutting GST on almonds from 12% to 5%, and movement in U.S.–EU trade talks as a proposed list of goods has been created. See how these shifts can unlock demand, spur innovation, and open doors for California almonds worldwide.

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Episode 86: Pruning and Shaking Equipment with Scott...

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2025/09/02

Scott Hermann joined the Journey to discuss the latest in orchard equipment, some of the history behind these machines, and the path toward autonomous equipment in the almond industry. Hermann is the general manager and CEO of TOL Incorporated, which manufactures and distributes pruning equipment and their Twin D Shaker throughout North America. Hermann also shares some of his work on the Almond Board of California’s Production Stewardship Workgroup. This interview was another one of the many

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Episode 85: Building a Career in Almonds with Chris...

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2025/08/15

Chris Chavez joined the Journey to share his story of not coming from an agricultural background and thriving in a successful career in the almond industry. Today, Chavez is the director of almond trading at OFI and he reflected on his experiences trading almonds, partnering with a food company to explore regenerative almond production and joining the Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Workgroup.“The almond industry in general is a very collaborative environment. Obviously, there

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Almond Byte, August 2025: Market Access Year in Review

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2025/08/14

In this Almond Byte episode, the Almond Board of California’s Global Trade and Regulatory Affairs (GTRA) team takes a look back at the 2024/25 crop year, highlighting progress on key trade and technical fronts. From securing a breakthrough aflatoxin pre-testing protocol for almond exports to Japan, to helping a 50% tariff reduction in Pakistan, ABC’s efforts have expanded market access and strengthened global partnerships. The review also covers new initiatives in Morocco, Turkey, India, and beyond,

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Episode 84: Moroccan Team Visits California

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2025/07/29

In this episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, Julie Adams, vice president of global technical and regulatory affairs at The Almond Board of California (ABC), hosts a few special guests to discuss a recent Moroccan trade mission visit to California. Adams is joined by Jason New, division director of marketing and development at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and Jason Fearneyhough, executive director

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Almond Byte, July 2025: Morocco Visit, Pakistan Cuts...

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2025/07/25

In July's Almond Byte, international trade developments take center stage. A Moroccan delegation visited California in late June, engaging with almond handlers and ABC staff to discuss export solutions that could open new trade opportunities. Meanwhile, Pakistan has slashed almond import tariffs by 50%, the result of years of collaboration between ABC and other stakeholders to boost almond access and demand. Encouraging news also comes from the EU, where import inspections under the Pre-Export Check

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31:06

Almond Economics with Brittney Goodrich, Ph.D.

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2025/07/11

Brittney Goodrich, Ph.D. joined the Journey to discuss the recent almond cost and return studies. Dr. Goodrich is an assistant professor in the department of agricultural and consumer economics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her previous position as a cooperative extension specialist at the University of California, Davis is where she got involved in performing cost and return studies for a variety of crops. Goodrich highlights some of the key findings of the studies performed last

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Episode 82: Optimizing Your Irrigation System with...

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2025/06/19

Cory Broad joined the Journey to discuss the latest in irrigation technology and management. Broad is the agronomic sales manager with AvidWater, and a member of the Production Stewardship Workgroup at The Almond Board of California (ABC). In this episode, Broad discusses his work helping growers with irrigation scheduling, technology utilization, agronomic advice, and getting the most out of their irrigation system.“I think if you ask most growers, what's your number one challenge? It'll be labor

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