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Almond Journey

Almond Journey
Almond Board Of California
Almonds
Almond Industry
California Almonds
European Union
California
China
Sustainability
Tariffs
Water Management
Turkey
Morocco
Almond Production
USDA
Soil Health
India
Almond Farming
Almond Agriculture
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Almond Leadership Program

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 spar... more

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Entomologist Dr. David Crowder joins the Journey to talk about a project that could be beneficial for management of navel orangeworm. Crowder shares how phenology models have been used to manage major pests in other crops like codling moth and Colora... more

This month’s Almond Byte from ABC’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team looks back at a busy 2025/26 year supporting market access for California almonds around the world. From progress on Japan’s voluntary aflatoxin pre-testing protocol and... more

Dan Sonke joins the Journey from The Almond Conference 2025 in Sacramento to discuss sustainability programs and their impact on consumer perception and farming economics. At that time of this interview, Sonke was the head of sustainability programs ... more

In this Almond Byte, the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team provides updates on key international trade and regulatory issues affecting California almonds. The episode covers ABC’s participation at SNACKEX in Li... more

Carson Pettit joined the Journey to share what led him back to California and into the almond industry, some of the current market dynamics in the global almond trade, how RPAC is staying on the cutting edge of grower engagement, his experiences with... more

Marlin Flory and Gerry Rominger join the Journey on its 100 podcast episode to reflect on how far the almond industry has come. About 100 years ago, the California almond industry was just starting to grow with applied irrigation. Flory and Rominger,... more

Mel Machado joins the Journey to provide a wide-ranging “state of the almond orchard” discussion. Machado is the Chief Agricultural Officer at Blue Diamond Growers and discusses the current challenging grower economics, the decline in almond acreage,... more

In this month’s Almond Byte, we’re digging into highlights from May’s Global Update and what they mean for California almond growers. We’ll cover the latest developments in trade and tariff activity, including movement on the farm bill and ongoing di... more

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Dan Sonke
Former head of sustainability programs at Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers
Episode: Episode 102: The Impact of Almond Stewardship with Dan Sonke
Carson Pettit
Grower Relations Manager at RPAC Growers and Processors
RPAC Growers and Processors
Episode: Episode 101: Bringing Clarity to Almond Markets with Carson Pettit
Marlin Flory
Part of a multi-generational farming family; developer of mechanized harvesting equipment
California almond industry
Episode: Episode 100: A Brief History of California Almonds
Gerry Rominger
Fifth generation farmer and third generation almond grower based in Arbuckle, California
Rominger family / Blue Diamond Growers
Episode: Episode 100: A Brief History of California Almonds
Mel Machado
Blue Diamond Chief Agricultural Officer
Blue Diamond Growers
Episode: Episode 99: Economics and Agronomics with Mel Machado
Tom Devol
Irrigation and Technology Advisor
Formerly Rainbird, On Farm Systems, Jane Irrigation; Almond Board of California
Episode: Episode 98: Irrigation Resources with Tom Devol
Bob Silveira
Almond grower, chair of the Almond Board of California
Almond Board of California; Vann Family Orchards
Episode: Episode 97: Almond Industry Overview with BOD Chair Bob Silveira
Laura Morin
Director of North America and China Marketing at the Almond Board of California
Almond Board of California
Episode: Episode 96: U.S. Headwinds and Marketing Trends with Laura Morin
Krista Dickson
Partner at DTB AgriTrade, Washington, DC
DTB AgriTrade
Episode: Episode 95: Global Trade with Krista Dickson and Lindsay Tello

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Tim Hammerich
Host of The Almond Journey

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Episode 102: The Impact of Almond Stewardship with Dan Sonke
Q: If this interview were done again in 10 years, what might be the focus that's different from today?
Dan predicts heavier emphasis on agriculture innovation, robotics, big data, and biocontrol tools, all with a sustainability lens, suggesting ongoing evolution and adoption of technology in farming practices.
Episode 102: The Impact of Almond Stewardship with Dan Sonke
Q: What are the key lessons from CASP that you still apply today at Blue Diamond?
The importance of using CASP data for storytelling with customers, maintaining a cumulative data set without exposing individual growers, and expanding CASP's reporting options, such as Bee Friendly Farming participation, to drive on-the-ground improvements and grower incentives.
Episode 102: The Impact of Almond Stewardship with Dan Sonke
Q: And how did that leap into sustainability programs happen, given you started in plant science and pest management?
Dan explains his unusual professional doctorate and broad training in entomology, plant pathology, and soil science, plus internships, which equipped him to integrate sustainability across the crop system. This foundation helped him move from academia and consulting into leading sustainability at major companies, ultimately guiding CASP and other programs.
Episode 98: Irrigation Resources with Tom Devol
Q: What role do soil moisture sensing and satellite data play in irrigation decisions?
These tools form a triad with ET and soil moisture data that together help predict needs, improve scheduling, and optimize nutrient management; relying on any single data source is less effective.
Episode 98: Irrigation Resources with Tom Devol
Q: How does the ROI section help growers evaluate automation projects?
The ROI section guides growers on what cost factors to include, how to model savings from reduced energy use and labor, and what variables to consider to determine if the project pencils out.

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The episodes showcase a steady focus on how almond industry stakeholders—growers, handlers, regulators, and traders—navigate production, policy, and markets to keep California almonds competitive globally. Topics range from sustainability programs, data-driven environmental accounting, and irrigation automation to tariff shifts, trade policy, and market access. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on governance, accountability, and collaboration across industry bodies, government agencies, and international markets, with practical takeaways for growers and companies seeking to optimize operations, storytelling, and regulatory navigation. The breadth across technical, economic, and policy angles makes it useful for listeners who want strateg... more

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