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Snack Almonds New Industry Growers Launch Music Legislation Giving Back Campaign Introduced

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Features 6 President’s Corner 24 New Field Supervisor 8 FIELD SUPERVISORS President and CEO Mark Jansen Christine Ivory has been in 10 GROWER LIAISON shares the most recent achievements agriculture most of her life and is 12 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL of the cooperative’s innovative looking forward to her new role with marketing strategies. Blue Diamond. 20 CORNING THE MARKET 28 ADVOCACY REPORT 34 THE BEE BOX 25 Growers Giving Back 38 Irrigation Tune-Up 40 TIME TO CONSIDER Mary Dunkel has been in the almond Up-to-date irrigation system 46 CLASSIFIED ADS growing business for more than 50 performance evaluation is essential to years and not only devotes her life to efficient irrigation water management. taking care of the family orchard, but Cover: to animals in need. Blue Diamond Almonds debuts new commercial during 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 3 Board of Directors Dan Cummings Chairman of the Board | Chico Dale Van Groningen Vice Chairman | Ripon Kent Stenderup | Arvin Charles Crivelli III | Turlock Kevin Fondse | Ripon John Monroe | Arbuckle George Goshgarian | Fresno Stephen Van Duyn | Modesto Robert Weimer | Atwater Don Yee | El Dorado Hills Joe Huston | Monterey Officers Mark Jansen, President and CEO Dean LaVallee, Chief Financial Officer Almond Facts Staff Alicia Rockwell, Corporate Communications Director Samantha DeMelo, Managing Editor Mel Machado, Contributing Photographer Gray Allen, Advertising Sales 916.783.4334 & 916.765.3234

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Blue Diamond, the world’s largest processor and marketer of almonds, exports to 90 countries. Almond Facts, established in 1922, is published bimonthly by Blue Diamond Growers, 1802 C Street, Sacramento, California 95811, phone: 916.442.0771. Address all correspondence to the Editor, Almond Facts, P.O. Box 1768, Sacramento, California 95812 Advertising subscription rates provided upon request. Blue Diamond is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Blue Diamond Growers. Other registered trademarks are The Almond People, Smokehouse, Golden State, Celebration, From the Valleys of California, Confetti and Almond Facts. Advertising carried in this magazine does not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, or attitudes of Blue Diamond and does not imply product or service endorsement. Blue Diamond reserves the right to refuse advertising. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. © Blue Diamond Growers 2017. Ants can consume 1% of your crop per day.

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Blue DiamondAward. NCFC ChairmanandCEOofLandO’Lakes, ChrisPolicinski,presents

Show” category. With a bit of irony, the CEO of the dairy inspired snacks and lunch. To complete the experience, company, Land O’Lakes, who is the current Chairman several visual elements were placed amongst the orchard of NCFC, made the presentation. We know our Almond to highlight the Blue Diamond story. Grower families were Breeze almond milk is loved by consumers and this industry proudly displayed on the side of the barn, a memory recognition affirms Blue Diamond’s value as the largest, best tree with old photos brought the history of the co-op to marketer and processor of almonds in the world. life, and hanging wooden picture frames offered a scenic Bringing our brands to life can take many forms and opportunity for a bloom “selfie.” Event attendees agreed digital media can broaden reach and impact with this was the best “on farm” experience and we look consumers. The Almond Breeze brand team hosted “Orchard forward to their retelling of the “Orchard Experience Experience 2017” for several food bloggers and print media 2017” on their respective digital sites. from Japan, Canada, and around the U.S. The experience While we are proud of these achievements, the future is even touched all the senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and more. brighter. We will continue to develop innovative products Grower member Mike Doherty and family hosted the and marketing strategies. With our ongoing support of experience at their orchard in Arbuckle and were joined by membership, the Blue Diamond team will persist in looking Membership Director Mel Machado to educate on almond for opportunities that bring added value and connect with lifecycle, bloom and bees, stewardship management and growers and influencers worldwide to share our story. harvest equipment. A Sacramento chef prepared almond-

MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 7 FIELD SUPERVISORS 8 Almond Facts

Justin Elam Matt Willson Brian Noeller Mel Machado [email protected] 559.897.0304 Home 559.554.4118 Cell County Kern Highway; Lindsay of South County, Tulare Southern [email protected] 209.303.7306 Cell Merced River to Hwy 140 Merced County from the [email protected] 209.545.6222 Salida 209.531.6352 Cell Director, Member Relations [email protected] 209.417.2010 Cell Road /Bellevue Westside of North 99, Highway of East County Merced 99; Hwy of East River, Tuolumne of South County Stanislaus

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Christine Ivory Ernie Reichmuth Jereme Fromm Dennis Meinberg San Joaquin River, and North of Patterson of North and River, Joaquin San the of West County Stanislaus river, Tuolumne the of North County Stanislaus Rd; Austin of West County Joaquin San [email protected] 530.518.9109 Cell and Sutter Counties Colusa, Yolo, Solano, Yuba [email protected] 559.645.4708 Home 559.474.2996 Cell 18-1/2 Avenue of North County Madera Road; /Bellevue Westside of South County Merced Patterson; of South River, Joaquin San of West County Joaquin San [email protected] 209.596.9520 Cell [email protected] 530.674.4724 Home 530.864.0619 Cell Counties Butte and Glenn, Tehama,

Sacramento Membership Department Department Membership Sacramento Salida Membership Department Salida Membership P 209.545.6225 •F209.545.6215 P 209.545.6225 Mike Griffin KC Stone Michael Grindstaff County, North of Merced River, West of Hwy 99 Hwy of West River, Merced of North County, Merced River; Joaquin San of East and 99 Hwy of West River, Tuolumne of South County Stanislaus River; Stanislaus of North 4, Hwy of South Rd, Austin of East County Joaquin San [email protected] 559.470.9731 Cell and 180 KammAvenueHighway between County Fresno Central [email protected] 559.449.9751 Home Cell 559.779.6400 180 Highway of North County Fresno Northern -1/2; 18 Avenue of South County Madera Southern [email protected] 209.596.5375 Cell Other Inquiries Other P 916.446.8368

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INDEPENDENCE® (CV. ALM-21) ALMOND GROWER STATISTICS Fresno County Stanislaus County Stanislaus County San Joaquin County Fresno Modesto Hughson Ripon Third Leaf Third Leaf 156 trees per acre 136 trees per acre 1,350 lbs/acre 730 lbs/acre Third Leaf Third Leaf Fourth Leaf Fourth Leaf 1,390 lbs/acre 680 lbs/acre 2,448 lbs/acre 2,030 lbs/acre Fourth Leaf Fourth Leaf Fifth Leaf Seventh Leaf 2,820 lbs/acre 2,100 lbs/acre 3,073 lbs/acre 2,500 lbs/acre Fifth Leaf Fifth Leaf 2,840 lbs/acre Sixth Leaf Eighth Leaf 2,600 lbs/acre Sixth Leaf 4,100 lbs/acre 3,100 lbs/acre Sixth Leaf Ninth Leaf 4,400 lbs/acre Seventh Leaf 3,100 lbs/acre 3,500 lbs/acre Seventh Leaf lbs/acre Seventh Leaf 3,550 4,766 lbs/acre Tenth Leaf 3,500 lbs/acre 3,550 lbs/acre Eighth Leaf Eighth Leaf 3,648 lbs/acre 3,100 lbs/acre Stanislaus County Turlock San Joaquin County 124 trees per acre Vernalis Third Leaf 121 trees per acre Third Leaf 625 lbs/acre 1,800 lbs/acre Fourth Leaf Fourth Leaf 1,605 lbs/acre 2,400 lbs/acre Fifth Leaf Fifth Leaf 2,300 lbs/acre Bee Free 2,100 lbs/acre

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for nearly 100 years. As a member Almond Board of California does on issues on behalf of the industry organization, they not only advocate the industry’s behalf, AAC is the only as a whole,” said Kelly Covello, on Blue Diamond’s behalf, but they trade association fully dedicated to president of Almond Alliance. “We represent more than 15,000 farmers advocating and protecting growers’ are committed to protecting your in California. As such, when a investment in the almond industry. investment in the almond industry tough issue that has the potential to “Blue Diamond Growers has built a and the investment you have made negatively affect agriculture comes world-renowned brand and the into building a cooperative that is up in the legislature, Ag Council can Almond Alliance works to help second to none.” take a position and negotiate best protect that brand by engaging in possible outcomes for their members. This top-level advocacy protects their members’ brands, and in the case of smaller farmer-owned businesses, allows their voices to be amplified much more than if they were to advocate on their own. ORCHARD CABS “As a member of Ag Council, Blue Diamond joins forces with other FOR JOHN DEERE TRACTORS farmer-owned businesses from throughout the state to play an active 6115M role in California’s public policy ™ process, both in the in the Capitol and within the regulatory agencies,” said Tricia Geringer, vice president by Exact of government affairs for Ag 5100E Council. “In advocacy, there is unity • Heated and air • Maintains R.O.P.S. and strength in numbers, and Ag conditioned • Available in black or John Council appreciates Blue Diamond’s • Pressurized Deere green orchard cab membership as we work to find • Sound system also • ½” inch Hehr available as an option solutions to the complex issues window 5115ML facing agriculture.” system with 5-year Almond Alliance warranty • Durable The organization that further powder narrows the advocacy focus on the coat finish 5115M almond industry and the specific- Limb lifter kits available as an option. issues that affect California’s almond growers is the Almond Alliance of California (AAC), formerly known as the Almond Hullers and Processor’s 5101EN Association. The AAC represents almond growers, hullers, shellers, processors and allied industry members. Their role is to lobby, More glass for increased visibility. Heavy duty fenders. advocate and provide other services Visit our website to find a John Deere dealer near you. www.exactcorp.com including technical assistance, training, insurance benefits and group discounts and benefits. As a Built by farmers for farmers…we understand! complement to the work that the To see our complete line of products, please visit www.exactcorp.com or call us at 209.544.8600

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INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS • 1⅛ cups Blue Diamond Almond Flour Preheat oven to 300°F. • 1½ cups powdered sugar 1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. • 3 large egg whites, brought to 2. Combine almond flour and powdered sugar in a food processor and room temperature process until very fine, about 40 seconds. Sift into a bowl to remove any large clumps. • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3. In a stand mixer, whip eggs on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar Add granulated sugar and cream of tartar while machine is running. Continue to whip until stiff and glossy peaks form. VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FILLING: 4. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in almond flour mix one third at a time. Do not over mix. Transfer mixture into a large piping bag. • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 5. Pipe 1-inch circles onto the parchment paper, leaving 2-inches of space in between. Tap trays against the countertop to release extra air from cookies. • ¼ teaspoon salt Let sit for 30 minutes, until they form a dry skin. • 1 cup powdered sugar 6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, turning pans halfway through baking. Keep a close eye, as they will brown quickly. • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 7. Let cookies cool completely before removing from pans. 8. For filling, beat butter with salt until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until light and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to piping bag and pipe between two cookies.

MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 19 CORNERING THE MARKET 20 Almond Facts Pandora and more. and Pandora the with continues and Awards GRAMMY the during aired that the newest with early in February off kicked music campaign The for brands. our affection consumer build and demographic ayounger with cooperative’s the connection expand will that platforms social Almonds Blue Diamond Music Campaign Innovative Launches Brand Almonds Snack message of togetherness and good times. good and of togetherness message same the show conveying awards the after aired spots other two commercial, Together” “Get the to addition In audience.” younger our music lovers and both with connected commercial this “We believe products. culinary and for snacks marketing Blue Diamond Erwin, Maya conversation,”the said of part it made apositive and brand brought the to attention message “The Youngbloods. the band, Folk Rock 1960s by Together” performed “Get song the featured spot 15-second This times. good and goodwill vitality, togetherness, promoting commercial newest the present to opportunity an was Awards GRAMMY –the country the Diamond Blue and of viewers millions by –seen television on shows awards rated highest and prestigious most of one the As Going Grammy Get Your

MARCH | APRIL 2017 is using the power of music to reach consumers. This approach includes content for both digital and and content includes approach for digital both This power consumers. the of music reach to using is consumers across across consumers ’s director of brand of’s brand director program on Spotify, iHeartRadio, iHeartRadio, on Spotify, program Taste of Music Blue Diamond Snack Almonds Snack Diamond Blue commercial commercial Taste of Music Blue Diamond is launching a Taste of Music program to demonstrate the universal power of expression YOUR SLICE that will ask, “What does flavor sound like?” This innovative social experiment invites consumers OF THE PIE to taste a flavor of Blue Diamond Almonds and then express that flavor with a musical instrument. The purpose of the program is to capture and share honest reactions and emotions of the consumer and discover if flavor can go beyond language like music. The brand has teamed up with digital and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Pandora to promote the program. “The honest approach puts our brand alongside the consumer, exploring with them rather than talking at them,” said Eric Tinson, senior brand manager of Once again American AgCredit is paying cash snack almonds. “It will be authentic, exploratory and engaging bringing the dividends to our members — $50 million for 2016, many flavors of Blue Diamond Almonds to and more than $350 million since 2005. the center of the conversation around exploration and music.” The program will run through August and conclude with a combination of all the videos to create one “song” that celebrates every flavor.

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NEMATODES: ROOT HEALTH & TREE LONGEVITY THREAT GROWERS CAN’T SEE

Nematodes, microscopic roundworms barely visible to the naked eye, UNSEEN BUT pose a serious problem for walnut and almond growers. Even with proper FIERCE ON sanitation and fumigation practices, nematodes can still become an issue after setting new trees. Nematode populations can build up in the soil, ROOT HEALTH attack tree roots and impact overall tree health.

NEMATODE A NEMATODE-CAUSED THREATS TO NEMATODES CAUSED TREE DEATH CAN CREATE $ YRS REDUCED LOW TREE DISEASE -345 Lb./A 157B ORCHARD ROOT IN YIELD LOSS 25 DAMAGE WATER & VIGOR TRANS- REDUCED WORLDWIDE2 OF YIELD LOSS HEALTH AND NUTRIENT MISSION CROP YIELD1 IN YOUNG TREES LONGEVITY UPTAKE

BEST PRACTICES FOR TREATING NEMATODES3 1. Sample for nematodes to determine the RESEARCH SHOWS presence, species and number of nematodes through an experienced lab. Applications of Movento® in established orchards helped result in: 2. If possible, fumigate the soil prior to planting new trees. This will reduce the number of nematodes initially, but will offer only a temporary solution.

® 3. Applications of Movento in established orchards % % resulted in a reduction of nematode populations. 85 59 Movento does offer a nematode management tool that can easily be incorporated into a tree nut grower’s cultural practices. SUPPRESSION OF SUPPRESSION OF Two-year trials show RING NEMATODES ROOT LESION NEMATODES ® MOVENTO SUPPRESSES RING NEMATODES BY 85% Trial conducted by Gary Braness, Bayer CropScience, Kerman, CA, 2009–2011.

2,400 UNTREATED MOVENTO® 9 oz.

2,000 EXPERTS SAY “Established orchards saw better yield where Movento® 1,600 was used to treat for high nematode pressure. The tree has a lot of vigor and doesn’t stress as bad.” 1,200

According to Tim Weststeyn, a pest control advisor (PCA) with Crop Production Services 800 in Vernalis, CA. He consults on 4,000 to 5,000 acres of tree nuts and is in his third year of treating established almond trees with Movento for nematode management.4

NUMBER OF NEMATODES 400 18-MONTH TRIAL Ring nematodes/500g sample in almonds (2009–2011) (Butte & Padre pooled, n=24 trees) Trial conducted by Gary Braness, Bayer CropScience, Kerman, CA.

1Average yield loss in lbs. per acre is based on California Agricultural Statistics Review, 2014–2015. California Department of Food and Agriculture. LEARN MORE AT MOVENTO.US. 2“Nematodes: A Threat to Sustainability of Agriculture,” Satyandra Singh, Bijendra Singh and A.P. Singh. 3University of California – Cooperative Extension. Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics. UC Davis, 2012. 4“The Dangers of Nematodes,” Growing Produce – 2012.

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NEMATODES: ROOT HEALTH & TREE LONGEVITY THREAT GROWERS CAN’T SEE

Nematodes, microscopic roundworms barely visible to the naked eye, UNSEEN BUT pose a serious problem for walnut and almond growers. Even with proper FIERCE ON sanitation and fumigation practices, nematodes can still become an issue after setting new trees. Nematode populations can build up in the soil, ROOT HEALTH attack tree roots and impact overall tree health.

NEMATODE A NEMATODE-CAUSED THREATS TO NEMATODES CAUSED TREE DEATH CAN CREATE $ YRS REDUCED LOW TREE DISEASE -345 Lb./A 157B ORCHARD ROOT IN YIELD LOSS 25 DAMAGE WATER & VIGOR TRANS- REDUCED WORLDWIDE2 OF YIELD LOSS HEALTH AND NUTRIENT MISSION CROP YIELD1 IN YOUNG TREES LONGEVITY UPTAKE

BEST PRACTICES FOR TREATING NEMATODES3 1. Sample for nematodes to determine the RESEARCH SHOWS presence, species and number of nematodes through an experienced lab. Applications of Movento® in established orchards helped result in: 2. If possible, fumigate the soil prior to planting new trees. This will reduce the number of nematodes initially, but will offer only a temporary solution.

® 3. Applications of Movento in established orchards % % resulted in a reduction of nematode populations. 85 59 Movento does offer a nematode management tool that can easily be incorporated into a tree nut grower’s cultural practices. SUPPRESSION OF SUPPRESSION OF Two-year trials show RING NEMATODES ROOT LESION NEMATODES ® MOVENTO SUPPRESSES RING NEMATODES BY 85% Trial conducted by Gary Braness, Bayer CropScience, Kerman, CA, 2009–2011.

2,400 UNTREATED MOVENTO® 9 oz.

2,000 EXPERTS SAY “Established orchards saw better yield where Movento® 1,600 was used to treat for high nematode pressure. The tree has a lot of vigor and doesn’t stress as bad.” 1,200 According to Tim Weststeyn, a pest control advisor (PCA) with Crop Production Services  800 in Vernalis, CA. He consults on 4,000 to 5,000 acres of tree nuts and is in his third year of THAT’S HOW MOVENTO INSECTICIDE MAKES ALMOND TREES FEEL. treating established almond trees with Movento for nematode management.4 ® NUMBER OF NEMATODES 400 Movento insecticide provides formidable protection against nematodes to keep almond trees healthy. While 18-MONTH TRIAL Ring nematodes/500g sample in almonds (2009–2011) nematodes are hard to spot, their damage isn’t. When nematodes feed on roots, the tree gradually loses vigor, (Butte & Padre pooled, n=24 trees) Trial conducted by Gary Braness, Bayer CropScience, Kerman, CA. reducing yield and nut size. Movento insecticide offers the only foliar application with two-way

1Average yield loss in lbs. per acre is based on California Agricultural Statistics Review, 2014–2015. California Department movement within the tree to protect its roots, ensuring trees stay healthier and stronger year over year. of Food and Agriculture. LEARN MORE AT MOVENTO.US. 2“Nematodes: A Threat to Sustainability of Agriculture,” Satyandra Singh, Bijendra Singh and A.P. Singh. 3University of California – Cooperative Extension. Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics. UC Davis, 2012. For more information, contact your retailer or Bayer representative or visit www.Movento.us. 4“The Dangers of Nematodes,” Growing Produce – 2012.

© 2017 Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, and Movento are registered trademarks of Bayer. Always read and follow label instructions. Not all products are registered for use in every state. For additional product information, call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.CropScience.Bayer.us. © 2017 Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, and Movento are registered trademarks of Bayer. For additional product information, call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.CropScience.Bayer.us.

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Christine Ivory is Blue Diamond’s newest field supervisor, covering Colusa, Yolo, Solano, Yuba and Sutter Counties. She comes to Blue Diamond from Pacific Coast Producers where she worked as the Northern District Manager. We caught up with her to learn who she is and what she brings to Blue Diamond. Almond Facts (AF): Tell our readers a little about yourself. during high school and college I came home to work there. Christine Ivory (CI): I was born and raised in Yuba Agriculture has always been a part of my life and I enjoy City, CA. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame being able to tell the story of where food comes from. with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and returned home after college to thaw out from the Indiana AF: What do you do in your free time? winters and start a career. I am currently living in Live CI: I enjoy traveling and shopping. I visited 15 countries Oak, CA on a prune ranch, about a half-mile from the and would like to see at least 10 more. I spend a lot of time Sutter Buttes. with my nephews playing golf or shooting in the range in my backyard. My 5-month-old black lab puppy is taking AF: What attracted you to Blue Diamond? up most of my time right now, as we are attempting puppy

FEATURE CI: Since I can remember my family has eaten Blue school. My family is very important. Every Sunday we have Diamond almonds. Every Christmas we were super excited dinner at my mom’s house – attendance is required or you to receive a gift pack from one of the local growers and better be really sick or out of town. we would fight over which flavor was the best. When the opportunity became available to apply for a position at AF: What are you looking forward to the most as you Blue Diamond, I jumped at the chance. begin your career as a field supervisor? CI: I am really looking forward to working with the team AF: What made you want to become a field supervisor? and becoming part of the Blue Diamond family. I had the CI: As a cooperative, I believe grower relations is one of opportunity to work with two of the field staff in a previous the most important aspects of the organization. As a field job and am excited to work with them again. In my first supervisor, I get to work directly with the almond farmers couple weeks, the field staff have supported me in every and continue to foster the relationship between them and way and it feels great to be part of such a special group. I Blue Diamond. am also honored to work for Mel Machado, a man that is described in the ag community as the “salt of the earth”. AF: Have you always been interested in agriculture? AF: Do you have a favorite Blue Diamond product? CI: I grew up a cannery brat. My grandmother was one of the first female machinery mechanics for Del Monte CI: I really enjoy all Blue Diamond products and can’t Foods. My parents also worked at the cannery in Yuba wait to try new ones. But, I must say Almond Breeze® City. I used to make fun of my grandma’s bump caps Vanilla and Smokehouse almonds are my favorite. The and now she gives me a bad time about my bump cap new conversation at family dinners is what Blue Diamond collection. When I was 14, I began working at a local Bold flavor everyone likes best. My sister says Jalapeño peach and pear receiving station and every summer Smokehouse, while the nephews agree on Habañero BBQ.

24 Almond Facts MARCH | APRIL 2017 Growers Giving Back – Mary’s Heart of Gold

Mary Dunkel has been in the almond growing business for more than 50 years. In 1963, her dad purchased 100 acres of almond trees in the small city of Sanger, CA, and became a Blue Diamond member. Growing up, Mary helped her dad in the orchard while also working as an x-ray technician. ® “The best thing that I enjoyed was farming with Fan-Jet my dad,” she recalled. “Dad taught me a lot. It Microsprinklers was kind of hard when he passed away.” She has been running the orchard by herself since 1997. Add a Fan-Jet® line Mary not only devotes her life to taking care of the family to existing dual line drip orchard, but to animals in need. She has generously opened her home to dogs abandoned in the local area. “All the dogs are dumped,” she explains. The sanctuary she created for these rescued dogs include kennels for them to stay, food to eat and yards to play. Most of the dogs she brings to her home are in dire need of medical treatment. Mary takes them to her long-time vet, Greg, who generously accepts almonds as payment. “The vet gets paid in almonds,” she says. “Always chocolate covered, yogurt and brittle.” Even though she gets the word out in her community in hopes of finding the owners, Mary accepts that her home will become a permanent one for many of the dogs. And that’s just fine by her. Mary believes “it’s what you know that’s important” and, for her, knowing each one of those dogs love her is all the reason she needs to keep giving. • Salt build up problem? Why? - Fan-Jets will allow you to push salts down and away from the root zone. • Annual frost events? - Fan-Jets can help provide frost protection by raising the ambient temperature by 2-3 degrees. • Problem pushing pre-emergents into your soil? - Fan-Jets will help your pre-emergents penetrate the soil.

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MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 25 26 Almond Facts MARCH | APRIL 2017 MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 27 Advocacy Report Kelly Covello, President, Almond Alliance of CA Bill Introduction Results in More Challenges for the Almond Industry

February 17 was the bill introduction deadline, SB 778 (Hertzberg) – This is a placeholder for a broad- marking the first major benchmark for the 2017- based water quality fee that could be used to address 18 California legislative session. This year, the cleaning up and providing replacement water for a host of legislature has introduced more bills than in contaminants commonly found in groundwater. previous sessions; there are 1,687 Assembly Bills AB 1605 (Caballero) – Placeholder legislation intended and 808 Senate Bills for a total of 2,495 bills. This to address regional solutions to the nitrate issue. equates to approximately 200 measures above This bill would require an applicant for normal for the first year of the two-year session. SB 252 (Dodd) – a new well permit in an over drafted basin to monitor the The legislature is taking on many issues important to groundwater, define the use of the water such as irrigation, the almond industry. We have broken key legislation and commercial or domestic and meet requirements for issues impacting the industry into major categories and regulation by the Department of Water Resources. identified the lead legislation introduced. SB 5 (de León) – Would enact the California Water Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018, which While the rain has ended the drought, there is no drought would authorize the issuance of general obligation on water legislation. The focus has been moving from water bonds in an amount of $3.5 billion to finance a supply and conservation to water quality. The issue of drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, groundwater contamination from nitrates is dominating the and outdoor access for all program. agricultural water discussions. Bills have been introduced ADVOCACY REPORT attempting to identify a funding source for groundwater AB 18 (E. Garcia) – California Clean Water, cleanup, replacement and to provide operations and Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor maintenance for projects addressing contaminated basins. Access For All Act of 2018 authorizes the Discussions include a “fertilizer tax”, a per animal unit issuance of general obligation bonds in an assessment, water bonds to provide matching funds and a amount of over $3.1 billion to finance a “public goods charge” for all water users. clean water, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. SB 623 (Monning/de León) – This measure is a placeholder intending to provide funding for replacement water for communities impacted by nitrates. This will likely be the lead bill to incorporate a funding source and liability protections for growers and could include concepts such as a fertilizer tax.

28 Almond Facts MARCH | APRIL 2017 Transportation Labor Repairing our aging transportation infrastructure will be one After raising the minimum wage 50 percent to $15 an hour of the first major issues discussed this year. As a sign of the and applying overtime for ag workers after eight hours and importance to both houses, the lead bills on transportation five days worked in a week last session, labor issues continue funding are AB 1 (Frazier) and SB 1 (Beall). The bills are to be a priority for some legislators in Sacramento. In substantially similar and the authors are working closely addition to proposals to address family leave and scheduling, with the Governor on developing a comprehensive funding the Almond Alliance is working with the ag community to package that will provide substantial new revenues, but also address some of the technical issues and oversights from last significantly increase gas and diesel taxes. The leadership of year’s ag overtime legislation. the legislature has set April 6th as the deadline for both bills SB 63 (Jackson) – Creates the New Parent Leave Act to pass the respective houses. Because they raise a host of that would mandate up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave taxes, both bills require a 2/3 majority vote to pass but can for California employees who work for smaller companies. be implemented immediately. The bill would provide three additional months of leave for SB 1 and AB 1 recommends imposing the following tax employees of companies with 20 to 49 employees. increases beginning July 1, 2017: SB 62 (Jackson) – Expands the family members for whom • A $0.12 per gallon excise tax on gasoline staggered an employee may receive a protected leave of absence. The over three years. Specifically, an additional $0.06 in expansion would extend to grandparents, grandchildren, the first year, and an additional $0.03 in the second and siblings. and third years; AB 5 (Gonzalez) – Requires an employer with 10 or • An additional price based gasoline excise tax of $0.075; more employees to offer additional hours of work to existing • A $0.20 per gallon excise tax on diesel fuel, and employees before hiring additional workers. • A 4% increase of the sales and use surtax on diesel fuel. Regulatory Oversight SB 1 and AB 1 increases the registration fee by $38 and Reform per vehicle and both add a new $100 annual vehicle registration fee applicable to zero-emission motor vehicles. This election cycle was the first time the entire body has at least 12 years to serve in a single legislative Additionally, they specify that the tax rates and fees house and these new members have a desire to increase specified in this bill are adjusted every three years regulatory reform and oversight. In fact, last week a new based on the Consumer Price Index. “How to do Legislative Oversight Manual” authored The proposals also contain a number of additional by the Rules Committee Chair, Assembly member Ken transportation related reforms, including creating Cooley, was released. Below is a sampling of the legislative a Transportation Inspector General Office, efforts attempting to improve legislative oversight and establishing the California Transportation regulatory reform. Commission as an independent entity, AB 12 (Cooley) – Would require each state agency to developing an Advance Mitigation Program, review that agency’s regulations, identify any regulations that and provides an exemption, until January are duplicative, overlapping, inconsistent, or out of date, to 1, 2023, of the California Environmental revise those identified regulations by January 1, 2020. Quality Act requirements for local projects that are within the right of way of AB 77 (Fong) Regulation Review – Requires the an existing roadway. Legislature to review each major regulation after submission to the Office of Administrative Review.

MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 29 ADVOCACY REPORT 30 Almond Facts legislative channels to accomplish these goals. these accomplish to channels legislative and administrative budget, the through We working are practices. management alternative identify to actions term longer supporting and industry biomass the assist to funds emission gas bioenergy, to greenhouse provide commitment states the increase biofuel to producers and of biomass section across with working we are Additionally, waste. biomass for urban more and allow to ag reduced thresholds get the to working is Alliance Almond The areas. hazard fire high come needed to from percent of that 80 and forest come from waste energy percent new biomass of the 80 mandated bill the to provision Alast-minute risks. fire mitigating and trees diseased removing was measure of energy. that focus of biomass The 125another MW purchase 2016, utilities in SB 859, passed mandated which amending including underway efforts several are There options forbyproducts. biomass alternative finding to and state the produced in energy of amount biomass the to increasing committed coalitions agencies, several and Governor’s the office, energy with closely working been has Alliance Almond The industry. a major for almond issue the be to continues byproducts organic and biomass Managing Biomass regulations. existing with compliant deemed be to entities on up regulations ratcheting further from CARB Prohibits – Regulations Board Air –State 41SB (Galgiani) Resources Board. Air of oversight California revenues with appropriating balance will that bill trade” “cap and supported industry for 151 an AB legislation –Placeholder (Burke)

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MARCH | APRIL 2017 By Dave Kranz Federation. Bureau Farm California the from permission with reprinted being is and AgAlert in published originally was story –This note Editor’s Nomination USDA Gains Governor Georgia Former Perdue’s nomination. astatement following in process” confirmation a“thorough promised R-Kan., Pat Roberts, Sen. chairman, Its March. late in Committee Agriculture Senate thein hearing Perdue aconfirmation faced 2006. and governor, 2002 in for elected governor. run to twice He was resigning for where Senate, he 11 served State before years Georgia the to elected he 1990, was In board. zoning and planning county on the began career political His owner. business asmall- where he became Georgia, to before returning Carolina in North as a veterinarian briefly practiced Force, he Air U.S. the in service After Medicine. of Veterinary College university’s the from degree veterinary his obtained and of Georgia University the from Perdue graduated Perdue III, Ervin George Born the next.” to one from season business in stay to ability and line have on afarmer’s bottom regulation and agreements trade reform, immigration impact the “who recognizes former abusinessman governor the as described state, their home affecting issues Perdue on agricultural with president Bureau Farm who worked a former Georgia nominee.” Duvall, Perdue “outstanding an called Duvall Federation Zippy Bureau President Farm American production.” agricultural depend on California who others employees many the and farm ranchers,

“The most important quality for the agriculture secretary House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael to possess is a solid understanding of the tough economic Conaway, R-Texas, said Congress will soon begin work on challenges farmers and ranchers face due to three years a new farm bill, which USDA will ultimately implement. of low prices, declining land values and difficult lending He added that the new secretary must be “willing to conditions,” Roberts said, adding that the secretary work every day with the mindset of protecting America’s must understand “all aspects of the job,” which covers farmers and ranchers, especially when it comes to agriculture, rural development, natural resources and introducing regulatory actions.” nutrition programs. Perdue’s predecessor at USDA, Tom Vilsack, served all eight The ranking Democrat on the Agriculture Committee, years during the Obama administration and will become Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said she would “take a president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Two close look” at Perdue’s qualifications. Californians have headed USDA: Richard Lyng (1986-89) “It is imperative that the next agriculture secretary is ready and Ann Veneman (2001-05). on day one to support our nation’s food producers and local (Dave Kranz is editor of Ag Alert. He may be communities, protect our land, water and wildlife habitats, contacted at [email protected].) and ensure all Americans have access to healthy food,” Stabenow said.

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MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 35 Bee Informed Partnership heat map showing varying levels of Varroa mite infestations at the county level for a few states in the mid-Atlantic region.

within a region to compare their results and track what is happening at a national level. One fairly new development is the addition of heat maps to show, at the county level, what the latest Varroa mite loads are. Varroa mites are large ectoparasites that are arguably the single greatest cause of colony mortality since they hit U.S. shores in the late 1980s. The European honey bees that make up our stock have little resistance to these mites. The mites breed within the honey bee brood and vector viruses to both adults and brood that destroy a colony if the infestation is not kept in check. These Varroa mites are found in

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few islands in Hawaii. These maps could alert beekeepers within those counties with high Varroa infestations to monitor their levels more frequently and, if found to be high, to treat their colonies with a miticide. THE BEE BOX Sentinel Apiaries are providing near real-time data not only about what is happening to local and national honey bee colonies, but to our climate as a whole. As we watch the spring “green-up” trend happen earlier each year, the chance of an interruption in the mutualistic relationship between plants and pollinators increases. Tracking both will be key to monitoring, understanding and possibly creating models for the future. If you are a beekeeper and are interested in joining our Sentinel Apiary Program, please contact me at [email protected].

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Weeds compete with trees and vines for Key weeds present in orchards and vineyards have been found nutrients, water and light and can impact yield to be resistant to glyphosate. A best practice to slow down weed and hinder harvesting practices. Weeds can resistance to herbicides includes using multiple effective modes even compete with target plants for uptake of of action in your pre- and post-emergent herbicide sprays. insecticides and other chemicals, making the crop more susceptible to insects and disease. WEEDS RESISTANT TO GLYPHOSATE While cultural and mechanical practices can provide some help in managing weed pressures, most growers utilize herbicides to deal with major threats. Whether or not resistant weeds are currently present, having an integrated approach to weed control can mean the difference to bottom lines.

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A performance test should be performed frequently to improve irrigation efficiency.

Up-to-date irrigation system performance evaluation is essential to efficient irrigation Irrigation technician Devin Power, Power Hydrodynamics, Inc., Modesto, measures and records irrigation drip-line pressure. Line pressures that are not water management. An within system design specifications can be a common problem when addressing orchard’s irrigation system nonuniform irrigation water distribution, regardless of system type. should be tested at a minimum of every three years to ensure the system is performing at its Impact Sprinkler multiple pressure gauges are to be highest potential. Evaluating an Pressure Testing used, confirm that they all read the irrigation system has a similar same pressure by measuring a single result to all other annual farm The easiest way to measure the location with each gauge. equipment maintenance: it operating pressure of an impact Once the pitot tube is fitted with allows for the system to work sprinkler is to use a pressure a pressure gauge, hold the tube

IN YOUR ORCHARDIN YOUR properly, and frequent system gauge fitted with a pitot tube. The in the water stream just outside checks help to avoid issues. pitot tube is a small, hollow brass the sprinkler nozzle, and read the tube that should be available for “Common system performance pressure on the gauge. Move the purchase from your local irrigation problems that I see include emitter pitot tube around in the water equipment supplier. A 0–60 psi or plugging or line pressure that stream until the maximum pressure a 0–100 psi liquid-filled pressure isn’t uniform or within system is noted. With practice, the pressure gauge works well for taking the specification,” said Spencer Cooper, can be measured at a sprinkler head measurements. senior manager, Irrigation and in only a few seconds. When the Water Efficiency, Almond Board It’s recommended that the same new measurement is taken, record its of California. “Variation in your pressure gauge be used to measure location within the orchard on an system performance could be caused all the pressures when sampling. A orchard plot map, or write a good by extra pressure and plugging new pressure gauge is advantageous, description of its location. throughout the irrigation line.” because pressure gauges often The variability of the pressure become less accurate with use. If measurements is an indicator

38 Almond Facts MARCH | APRIL 2017 of the degree of uniformity of uniformity is not as good as desired. sprinkler discharge in the orchard. Therefore, consult an irrigation High variability between sprinkler professional, who may be able to make pressures leads to overapplication a recommendation to improve the of water in areas of higher pressure, pressure uniformity. and under-irrigation in areas of While this article provides lower pressure. recommendations for 1.0 minimum practices, growers can further improve Evaluating Other their practices by consulting the Delivery Systems Irrigation System Performance section For evaluation of rotator sprinklers and of the Almond Irrigation Continuum micro-irrigation delivery systems, step- Levels 2.0 and 3.0, which include by-step directions can be found in the increased frequency and detail in section Irrigation System Performance monitoring and improvement. of the online document “Almond Measuring the output of each drip emitter will For more information about the Irrigation reveal if there is plugging or other problems Irrigation Improvement Continuum Improvement Continuum, please visit preventing a uniform distribution of irrigation water. Placing a catch can under each emitter and 1.0,” available both as a PDF and a Almonds.com/Irrigation. measuring the amount of water emitted in a set mobile-friendly EPUB. amount of time will point out any inconsistencies. Before you take steps to personally evaluate your irrigation system, check to see if there is a mobile irrigation lab in your area. Mobile labs across the state are sponsored by a local agency (county, resource conservation district, water district, etc.) in partnership with the California Department of Water Resources. They are experts in irrigation system evaluation and will do the evaluation for minimal or no charge. Currently, there are 12 to 15 mobile labs working in California, with five in the Central Valley. Commercial companies in your area may also do irrigation system evaluations for a fee. “It’s important for growers not only to maintain their irrigation systems, but to also understand the overall impact that maintenance has on the life of their irrigation infrastructure,” said Cooper. “Taking the steps to evaluate your irrigation system and making adjustments has the potential to improve your distribution uniformity, and could also greatly improve your irrigation efficiency.” Whether measuring pressure in the drip line If there is more than a 20 percent or from sprinklers, it’s recommended that the difference between pressure readings, same new pressure gauge be used to measure all the pressures in the system. it is likely that the application

MARCH | APRIL 2017 Almond Facts 39 TIME TO CONSIDER 40 Almond Facts and tree growth. Later-season effects are also observed observed also are effects Later-season growth. tree and nutset impacting deficiencies, micro-nutrient to leading nutrients, and water uptake to for tree the ability the impacts This roots. feeder fine killing soil, the into oxygen Too movement soils. the reduces wet of of saturated soils due often to is This received. are trees” “pale and growth poor tree regarding calls several Annually, performance. tree impact negatively can spring the in Over-irrigation when irrigate. to determining in status water or soil tree of point monitoring the year, it illustrates of every not is typical this Although trees. needed by the of 2016 water rains the late provided The costs. water saved $15 grower and pump in areduction in per acre the that We estimated times. three were irrigated blocks neighboring the time, By that baseline. than negative more 1.5 bars reached readings when potential water stem 29 April on irrigation first plot, the we applied research (2016) year last example, alocal an in As baseline. than more negative bars 1.5-2 are trees if considered be should chamber, irrigation pressure the using If sensors. of a shovel or auger, moisture chamber, or soil pressure use the with determined be can This water. before applying dry to beginning is profile soil the sure make to best is it irrigation, first the to Prior period. at this how utilize much trees water of of understanding lack general and conditions, weather profiles, soil wetted of ranges variable of rains, occurrence due the to is This spring. the in applied over- is water operations, many In Saturated Soils Timing/ Irrigation crop. a successful developing for critical are and period this during begin control insect and weed and management, disease applications, nutrient Irrigation, almonds. managing in challenges many present April and March of months time spring The Time Time UCCE UCCE DAVID DOLL,

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Before applyingfertilizer, of nutrientdeficienciesandayellow roots, whichleadstotheexpression Too wetofsoilscankillfinefeeder with lower water holding capacities, smaller, more frequent Weed Control applications should be applied. Young trees are more sensitive to toxicity. Rates for each application should be Most spring time weed control programs are reliant on reduced to levels that are equal to one ounce of actual post-emergent herbicides, particularly glyphosate. These nitrogen per tree for newly established trees, and two ounces products should be properly selected to provide control of actual nitrogen per tree for years two and three after of the “escaped” weeds from the winter pre-emergent establishment. Multiple applications may occur through the program. Over the past several years, however, we have season to hit the targeted nitrogen budget. seen an increase in summer emerging weeds that are either glyphosate-resistant or are variably controlled with Pest and Disease Considerations this herbicide (e.g. lambsquarter, threespike goosegrass, and junglerice). If present, try alternative broadspectrum for March/April “burn-down” products such as glufosinate or paraquat. Disease concerns tend to run high in the spring as rains may Alternatively, a “two shot” pre-emergent program could provide environmental conditions conducive for infection. also be considered to stretch residual weed control into the Sprays for shot-hole, anthracnose, jacket rot, and bacterial summer. If a spring applied pre-emergent product is used, it spot should be based on rainfall events. Summer diseases of must be applied when there is enough rain or irrigation to aid rust and scab, however, may still be problematic and may in its incorporation. This may mean that it is applied with require a treatment even in dry spring conditions. Treatment the last rains of the spring or in microsprinkler or solid-set timings for scab is two to five weeks post petal fall, and irrigation systems. The highest label rate may not be needed five weeks post petal fall or later for rust. Anthracnose and to provide effective control at this time of year which may bacterial spot proliferate in warm, rainy weather and may help reduce costs. More information can be found on the require multiple treatments prior to rainfall events. Bacterial IPM page under weed management. spot treatments involve copper and mancozeb treatments Be careful with post-emergent herbicide spray applications. and should be considered in orchards that have a history of Winds tend to be variable in the spring which makes it disease. Please discuss the usage of copper with your PCA difficult to apply material in a timely fashion. Calibrate or Farm Advisor as almonds are sensitive to this element. equipment, check nozzle orientation and overlaps, and Orchard history, cultivar, and irrigation systems should replace nozzles as needed to help maintain proper spray be factors in determining the need for treatment. More particle size to maximize coverage and minimize drift. information can be found at the UCIPM website or in the Utilize surfactants, water conditioners, and drift control January/February Time to Consider column’s inserts agents to increase efficacy. Be cautious when spraying around Insect concerns include San Jose Scale (SJS), Peach Twig young trees as some herbicides can cause damage. Generally, Borer (PTB), and Leaffooted Plant Bug (LPB). With the I suggest that spring herbicide applications be made before warmer spring, male emergence for SJS and the biofix for cartons are removed from two year old trees. PTB may be earlier. Therefore, the traditional “May Spray” timing may also be earlier. Timing of a growth regulator for SJS control should be 400 DD after the male flight. A spring Bacterial spot can be a problematic spring-time disease in certain areas of California. This disease was detected for the first time in California in 2013. treatment for PTB should be made 400-500 DD after the Warm, spring rains can create environmental conditions conducive for biofix. Keep in mind that the PTB timing often overlaps with disease. The variety “Fritz” is highly susceptible to this disease. Be on the lookout for amber gum and lesions found on almonds. the spring flight of NOW. If timed properly, this spray could provide early season control for both pests. LPB is erratic and hard to predict. Research does suggest that over-wintering populations are reduced by below freezing temperatures. In years with mild winters, such as this past year, populations tend to be higher. Sprays should be timed once adults are first detected, not once damage occurs. Damaged nuts do not show symptoms for several days to weeks after initial feeding. Please keep in mind that there are more pests that affect almonds during this time period. More information can be found at ucipm.ucdavis.edu.

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