2015 CT OH W NE ELCFE AL ORM E MNO ECN ED DD THE ALMOND AE YC 1E AM GB EE CONFERENCE NR D A8 LEARN • CONNECT • EQUIP DD AE DECEMBER 8–10, 2015 YC 2E SACRAMENTO AM GB EE N R D ALMONDCONFERENCE.COM A9 DD AE YC 3E AM GB EE NR Tweet using #AlmondConf D 1 to share your thoughts and lessons learned A0 ponsorMIER SE 2015 sPRE TWhee A clmreoanted Cchoenfmeriesntrcye SSIOPOS 015 sponsor014 sponsorGOLDGOLD N MAPTER 22 The Almond Conference ponsorVER M 2015 sSIL The Almond Conference DEAPTR SSA 2015 sponsor2014 sponsorBRONZEBRONZE The Almond Conference CRIPTION + COMPDE SHO AW S N 015 sponsorCOPPER Y 2 The Almond Conference onsoronsorENEN ppEE 5 s4 sRR 0101GG 22 The Almond Conference Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 B:8.75” T:8.5” S:7.5” CT OH W DCeoamr mAulmnoityn dM embers THE A ELCONFERE ALM L E Nealta M MNO and Stakeholders, O ECN ND ED C Welcome! The Almond Board of California (ABC) O N directors and staff are very pleased that you are F E attending the 43rd Almond Conference. As our R industry continues to face unprecedented challenges, E DD N AE we hope that you will avail yourselves of all of the C YC ldaeneadsrin gsinnugecd coe tpsops hofuerltllupyn iyintoi etuhs ec d ofuanrctiineng uo etfh Coepa celiofroanrtfinenirgae’ nsrec sseep,v owenrhseici bhly a re 2015 E : W 1 AGEMB MMiittiicciiddee drought. We have experienced a very stressful year EL ENE C R on many fronts, but the future is full of opportunities O D for our industry to exhibit agricultural leadership and ME A8 contribute to solutions across a changing landscape in agriculture. Similar to last year’s program, the conference DD begins on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. New to this year’s AE program is the addition of several concurrent tracks YC KKnn wwss of presentations, which will require participants to 2 AEM carefully study each day’s agenda and select sessions GB ttoo athtteemnd. I dbeaaslelyd, opna rtthiceip manatt ecroiaml tphaant ieiss m anodst grreolewvearnst THE ALMOND ENER D will attend the conference with colleagues and family A 9 members so that they can “divide and conquer,” taking full advantage of all of the informational offerings. CONFERENCE From 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Chairman Mike Mason and I will open the conference with our DD viewpoints covering the present and future state of the AYEC industry. Also at the opening session, CDFA Secretary 3E Karen Ross (invited) and Sacramento Mayor Kevin AM To gain greater control over spider JoBhnson (invited) will share with us their thoughts on GB S:1 T:1C:11entral Valley agriculture and Sacramento’s goal of ENER 0” 1”be.25coming America’s Food to Fork Capital. Immediately I always find these presentations of great value as the D 1 mites, growers need a miticide with fo”llowing the State of the Industry session, we will all thought behind the projects that the class participants A0 celebrate another successful year with the conference develop, and the presentations themselves, come from opening reception in the trade exhibit hall sponsored the future leadership of our industry. a unique site of action. by Premier Sponsor BASF. This year we will have two sit-down lunches, each with S For those of you who have attended past conferences, keynote speakers. Lunch on Wednesday, December9, E you have recognized that this annual gathering of will dive into various aspects of the monumental SP our community affords us all the opportunity to get challenges of water management in much of the SO together to discuss, debate, share experiences and United States, but more specifically right here at IOS NT have some fun. The Almond Conference is the only home in California. Lunch on Thursday, December E event of its kind for our industry, and it’s very important 10, will delve into the expectations of retailers, food MR that we use this time to take stock of where we are manufacturers and consumers when it comes to A P as an industry and to collectively contemplate our California agriculture sustainability. You will not want to future. I hope that this year will be the most rewarding miss these two luncheon sessions, so be sure to check conference yet for all attendees. with the registration kiosks and purchase lunch tickets before they run out! M Wednesday's and Thursday’s agendas are likewise full DAT of multiple track content. You will readily notice that Thursday night is the annual Gala Dinner and, since EPR tthheisr ey eisa ra a vgeariyn hoena vthye s iusbsjueecst -omf awttaetre cr. oWncaetenrt risa ttihoen wwee’ rwei lgl betet inengt beratcakin iendto b tyh eC aspwiitnogl Sotfe npast,i oan haill aerlieocutsio ns, SCRS + ADE Nealta miticide delivers a unique site of action biggest challenge facing all Californians. Therefore, comedy troupe that pokes fun at politicians of all IPC not found in any other miticide in the U.S. Field we are dedicating a great deal of conference time for stripes. Following much laughter, we will get up and TIOOMSH trials show that Nealta miticide provides strong dwies cwuislls hioanv ea nthde d terabdaitteio onna l wreasteera rmcha tuteprdsa. tIne saedsdsitioionns,, schoavkeer baa lnedg ,t dhaatn chiandg utos hthoeo tminugs iacn odf wthaen tsinamg em gorreea t NSPAOW N knockdown power and residual control of mites at where our researchers will present their research last year! Be sure not to miss the Gala evening. If you Y findings in rapid-fire succession. Plenty of time has haven’t done so already, purchase your tickets and all life stages while being compatible with benefi cials. also been built into the agenda for the research poster reserve your table with friends and family now! Include Nealta miticide as part of your spray rotation, sessions and interaction with the trade exhibitors. and raise your expectations. I wish you a truly wonderful conference. Also on the agenda, our global market development activities and achievements will be well represented For more information, visit Nealta-miticide.basf.us with highlights on each of our major markets. I strongly encourage you to attend these sessions as they or talk to your BASF representative. provide significant insight into the challenges and opportunities of building global demand for almonds. Richard Waycott In addition, we will have a presentation from one of the President & CEO Always read and follow label directions. members of this year’s ABC Almond Leadership class. Consult with your State Regulatory Agency regarding status of registration of Nealta miticide in your state. Nealta is a registered trademark of BASF. © 2015 BASF Corporation. All rights reserved. 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CEU OVERVIEW CT OH W RVIEW CEU O ELCONFERE ALM VE VE MENO O R ECN CEU VIEW E D TUES TIME SESSION UNITS TIME SESSION UNITS DEC 12:00–1:00 p.m. California Almonds: The Passage to India (Room 314) CCA: 1 Professional Development 1:45–3:15 p.m. Almond Shelf Life and Quality Preservation (Room 306) CCA: 1.5 Professional Development DD AE 8 12:00–1:30 p.m. What’s the Buzz on Bees (Room 310–311) CCDCCPRAA::: 001.. 55C rLIonaptwe Mgsr aaantneaddg R ePemegseutn lMat t aionnasgement 2:30–3:30 p.m. UWnhiafot’rsm N Aelwm o(Rnodo Emx p3o1r0t– C31o1n)tract: CCA: 1 Professional Development Y 1 ACEM DPR: 1 Other 3:00–4:00 p.m. Research Update: Growing Almonds (Room 310–311) CCA: 0.5 Crop Management GEBE CCA: 0.5 Nutrient Management N 12:00–1:30 p.m. Characteristics of CA Almonds (Room 306) CCA: 1.5 Professional Development DPR: 0.5 Other DR A8 12:00–1:30 p.m. What are the Aussies Up to Down Under? (Room 307) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management 3:00–4:15 p.m. Growing Organic (Room 307) CCA: 1 Crop Management CCA: 1 Crop Development CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management DPR: 1.5 Other 1:30–2:20 p.m. Air Quality Regs and Requirements (Room 307) CCA: 1 Crop Management 1:45–2:45 p.m. Research Update: Pollination (Room 310–311) CCA: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management DD CCA: 0.5 Crop Management 3:20–4:30 p.m. Use of Enterococcus faecium as a Surrogate (Room 306) CCA: 1 Professional Development AE DPR: 0.5 Laws and Regulations 4:30–5:30 p.m. State of the Industry (Room 310–311) CCA: 1 Professional Development Y 2CE DPR: 0.5 Other AM 1:45–2: 45 p.m. How Does an Almond Tree Grow? (Room 307) CCA: 1 Crop Management GB DPR: 1 Other ENE R D WED A9 TIME SESSION UNITS TIME SESSION UNITS DEC 8:30–9:30 a.m. Almond Industry Leadership: Visibility, Responsibility and CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management 1:15–1:45 p.m. The Future of Net Metering (Almond Stage, Hall A+B) CCA: 0.5 Professional Development Providing Next-Generation Solutions (Room 310–311) CCA: 0.5 Crop Management 9 DPR: 0.5 Other 1:45–3:45 p.m. Research Update: Irrigation (Room 310–311) CCA: 1.0 Soil and Water Management DD CCA: 1.0 Crop Management AE YC 10:15–11:15 a.m. Irrigation 1.0 Standards (Room 310–311) CCA: 1 Soil and Water Management DPR: 0.5 Other 3E 10:15–11:15 a.m. Achieving Irrigation 2.0 + 3.0 Efficiencies (Room 307) CCA: 1 Soil and Water Management 1:45–3:00 p.m. Water: What New Regulations May Mean for You (Room 307) CCA: 1 Soil and Water Management AM GB 10:15–11:00 a.m. West Coast Ports: What Comes Next? (Room 314) CCA: 0.5 Professional Development 1:45–2:45 p.m. Growers Tell Their Stories to the CCA: 1 Professional Development EE Media – Why That Matters! (Room 314) NR 10:15–11:45 a.m. A European Odyssey: From Shipments CCA: 1.5 Professional Development D 1 to Supermarkets (Room 306) 1:45–3:15 p.m. So, You Want to Validate a Process System? (Room 306) CCA: 1.5 Professional Development A0 11:15–12:00 p.m. Managing Orchard Salinity During and CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management 3:00–3:45 p.m. Groundwater Recharge: A Role for Almonds? (Room 314) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management After Drought (Room 310–311) DPR: 0.5 Other 3:00–4:00 p.m. Grants for Growers (Room 314) CCA: 0.5 Nutrient Management 11:15–12:00 p.m. Understanding Groundwater (Room 307) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management CCA: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management S E 3:45–4:15 p.m. The Changing Landscape of Social Media (Room 306) CCA: 0.5 Professional Development SP 11:15–12:00 p.m. What’s Coming from Sacramento? (Room 314) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management SO 3:30–5:00 p.m. Research Poster Session (Hall A+B) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management IOS CCA: 0.5 Nutrient Management NT 12:00–1:15 p.m. Luncheon (Hall C) CCA: 1 Soil & Water Management CCA: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management MER DPR: 0.5 Other A P THURS TIME SESSION UNITS TIME SESSION UNITS DEC M 9:00–10:30 a.m. Soil Quality: What’s Relevant to Growing CCCA: 1.5 Soil and Water Management 11:30–12:00 p.m. What’s Up with Nickels Soil Lab Research (Room 307) CCA: 0.5 Crop Management 10 Almonds? (Room 307) DPR: 1 Other DAT EPR 12:00–1:20 p.m. Luncheon: Perspective on California Ag CCA: 1 Professional Development SSA 9:00–10:00 a.m. Cinr uNnocrthh O Anm: eSrnicaac k(Rinogo amn d3 1S4u)stainability CCA: 1 Professional Development in Sustainability (Hall C) CR + DE 2:00–3:00 p.m. Research Poster Session (Hall A+B) CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management IPC 9:00–10:30 a.m. Postharvest Pest Management (Room 306) CCA: 1.5 Professional Development CCA: 0.5 Nutrient Management TIOOMSH 9:00–12:00 p.m. Insect Pest Management Workshop (Room 310–311) CCA: 3.0 Integrated Pest Management 3:00–3:45 p.m. Live Life Beautifully: Almond Board's Marketing CCA: 0.5 Professional Development NPAOW DPR: 1 Laws and Regulations Evolution in S. Korea (Room 314) SN DPR: 2.0 Other Y 3:00–4:15 p.m. Almonds and Carbon Sequestration: What CCA: 1 Crop Management 9:00–12:00 p.m. Western United States Agricultural Trade CCA: 3.0 Professional Development It Means for the Future (Room 307) Association European Buying Mission 3:00–4:30 p.m. FSMA is Here…Let’s Roll (Room 306) CCA: 1.5 Professional Development 10:15–11:45 a.m. Taste the Sunshine: Bringing the Benefits of California CCA: 1.5 Professional Development Almonds to Chinese Consumers (Room 314) 3:00–5:00 p.m. Research Update: Pest Management CCA: 1 Integrated Pest Management 10:30–12:00 p.m. Certifying Orchard Best Management Practices: CCA: 0.5 Nutrient Management CCA: 1 Crop Management How, When and Why? (Room 306) CCA: 0.5 Soil & Water Management DPR: 1 Other CCA: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management 4:00–5:00 p.m. Export Shipments: What’s Going Bump in the CCA: 1 Professional Development 10:45–11:30 a.m. Soil Pest Management: The Latest in CCA: 0.5 Soil and Water Management Night around the World? (Room 314) Regs & Research (Room 307) CCA: 0.5 Integrated Pest Management DPR: 0.5 Other 4:20–4:50 p.m. Canker Diseases of Almond (Room 307) CCA: 0.5 Crop Management 2 DPR: 0.5 Other 3 CT OH SUGGESTED CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES: DEC WELCNFEE AL Select your audience and follow your specific color to identify symposiums and events EMB OMRENMO to maximize your conference experience. ER ECN 8 : D E D A Y FOOD 1 AGENDA: DAY 1 GROWER PCA SAFETY PROCESSOR AGEND DAY 1DECE A AM GB EE N R D A8 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 12:00–1:00 12:00–1:30 12:00–1:30 12:00–1:30 California Almonds: What’s the Characteristics of Characteristics of The Passage to India Buzz on Bees California Almonds California Almonds Room 314 Room 310–311 Room 306 Room 306 DD or or AE YC 12:00–1:30 12:00–1:30 12:00–1:00 2E or What’s the What are the Aussies 1:45–3:15 California Almonds: AGMB 12:00–1:00 P.M. 2:30–3:30 P.M. Buzz on Bees Up to Down Under? Almond Shelf The Passage to India EE Room 310–311 Room 307 Life and Quality Room 314 NR California Uniform Almond Preservation DA 9 Almonds: The Export Contract: Room 306 Passage to India What’s New 12:00–1:30 Room 314 Room 314 What are the Aussies 1:45–2:45 1:30–2:20 12:00–1:30 P.M. 3:00–4:00 P.M. Up to RDooowm n3 0U7n der? ResPeaorllcinha Utipodnate: Use o3f: E20n–te4r:o3c0occus Air RQeuqauliitrye Rmeegnst sand DADE What’s the Buzz Research Update: Room 310–311 faecium NRRL B-2354 Room 314 Y 3CE on Bees Growing Almonds or as a Surrogate AM Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 306 2:30–3:30 GEBE 1:30–2:20 1:45–2:45 NR 12C:0h0ar–a1c:3te0r iPs.tMic.s of 3:G0r0o–w4i:n1g5 OP.rMga.nic Air RQeuqauliitrye Rmeegnst sand AlmHoonwd TDroeees G arno w ? EUxnWpifoohrratm tC’s Ao Nnlmetrwoancdt: DA 10 California Almonds Room 307 Room 314 Room 307 Room 314 or Room 306 3:20–4:30 P.M. 1:45–3:15 Use of Enterococcus 1:45–2:45 S 12:00–1:30 P.M. Almond Shelf E faecium NRRL or Research Update: 3:00–4:00 Life and Quality SP WAuhsasti easre U tph eto B-2354 as a RPooomlli n31a0ti–o3n11 RGersoewairncgh AUlmpdoantde: PrReosoemrv 3a0t6ion SIOOS Surrogate NT Down Under? Rooms 310–311 E Room 306 or MR Room 307 1:45–2:45 A P 1:30–2:20 P.M. 4:00–4:20 P.M. How Does an 3:20–4:30 Almond Tree Grow? 3:00–4:15 Use of Enterococcus Air Quality Regs Metal Sponsor Room 307 Growing Organic faecium NRRL B-2354 and Requirements Presentation Room 307 as a Surrogate M Room 306 Room 314 BASF: A New DEAPTR SSA 1:45–2:45 P.M. Mode of Action 3:00–4:00 A New Mode of C +D Action in Mite R E 1:RPR4oo5eolsm–lie 2n3a1:a40rtc–5i3oh1 nP 1U. Mp.date: 4:3Rin0o –oMm5 i3:t31e00 –C 3P1o.1Mnt.rol or RGerRosoweoaimnrcgs h 3A 1Ul0mp–3do1an1tdes: PreMse4etn:a0tla0 St–ipo4on:2n: 0sBoArS F 2015 sponsorRPREMIERooCTmWheeo A c3lnmreo1tanrte0do Cc–lho3enfme1ries1ntrcye IPTIONSCOMPANY SHOW State of the Industry 3:00–4:15 How Does an Room 310–311 Growing Organic Almond Tree Grow? Room 307 5:30–7:00 P.M. Room 307 Dedicated Trade 1:45–3:15 P.M. Show Time Hall A+B Almond Shelf 4:00–4:20 5:30–7:00 P.M. 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AE on water management from Whether PM2.5, ozone, YC Room 314 honey bees as well as the newly southeastern Australia’s 10-year greenhouse gases or dust, the 2E Moderator: Stacey Humble (ABC) announced White House Pollinator drought, to different almond harvest regulatory environment keeps Research Update: AM S(ApBeCak),e Jros:a Snnuad aCrslifhtoann (MInanzouvma dar Swtaray toeugry ,n wathioicnh awdidll rsehsaspees tthhies practices being explored. cthhea nstgaintugs. Tohf icsu prraennet l awiri lql audadlitrye ss Growing Almonds GENBER Market Insights), Julie Adams (ABC) concern. A component of the regulations, looking at what 3:00–4:00 P.M. DA 9 strategy, providing forage for bees, programs are available to help Room 310–311 India was the third largest export market for Almond Board of is something that almond growers growers with training, compliance California in crop year 2014–15. can implement in their operations and equipment transition. 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P is complex and rapidly evolving. of Minnesota), Alyson Mitchell insight into all ongoing research root development in almond Research Topics and Speakers: During this session, we will review projects concerning pollination and and other Prunus species? Are the regulatory environment and talk (UC Davis), Dawn Chapman (The Almond Shelf Life and honey bee health. Researchers will almond trees really dormant during • N2O Emissions from Almond, about our interventions to ensure National Food Laboratory), Ellie King Quality Preservation also be available at poster sessions dormancy? David Smart, UC Davis M smooth market access for almonds (The National Food Laboratory) 1:45–3:15 P.M. in Hall A+B at the times noted • Life Cycle Assessment of GHG DEAPTR so that the almond trade continues on page 26, giving conference SSA to flourish in the years to come. 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This session will State University • Mechanical Hedging, Bruce Y provide up-to-date research Almond quality and shelf life can be • Bloom Spray Timing and Bee Lampinen, UC Davis findings on flavor-volatile and flavor- influenced by three general factors: Exposure, Jody Johnson, • Development of Almond contributing component mapping, the product characteristics, the Cullaborate Rootstocks, Malli Aradhya, sensory properties and sensorial environment during distribution and • Fungicide Effects on Pollination USDA-ARS, Davis, CA storage, and the package. These Efficiency, Neal Williams, UC Davis correlation, and consumer-preferred • Young Orchard Management factors interact in many ways to sensory quality. This information • Tech Transfer Teams for Educational Materials, Katherine influence almond quality and impact Commercial Beekeeping: Pacific will help almond processors and Pope, UCCE-Yolo, Solano, shelf life. Two recently completed Northwest Team, Ramesh Sagili, users to better understand and shelf-life studies on different raw Oregon State University Sacramento Counties communicate compositional and and roasted whole almonds have • Effects of Supplemental Forage • UC Pomology-Almond Board sensory differences among almond confirmed long shelf life potential of on Honey Bee Health, Ramesh Farm Advisor Internship, Luke 6 varieties grown in California. California Almonds, and importance Sagili, Oregon State University Milliron, UC Davis 7 CT OH W Y 1 AGENDA G3RMS:poo0reodo0ame–wkr 4ea3i:rt0n1:o 7J5rg:o PHaO.naMnrrb.agi naCdnleiftrio cMn a(Iannn o(AvBa C) S4RS:pot3oea0mat–ke 5e3 :r1o3s0:0f –M 3Pt1i.hkM1ee . M Iansdonu s(Sturpyreme ELCOMENFERENCE ALMON DA8 : MGraorwkeint gIn aslimghotnsd)s organically AKClaamrliefoonnr ndRisao) s,D sRe i(cpShaearctrmrde teWanraty y oocff o Ftthot eo(A dB aCn)d, E D R can be exciting for some and a Agriculture, invited), Kevin Johnson E B bit overwhelming for others. This (Mayor of Sacramento, invited) M DD E session will cover the production AE C environment and considerations The California Almond industry YC DE ochf aolrlegnagneics parnodd uocptpioonr,t uinncitliuedsi ning syeuacrc eins swfuhlilcyh w meaatnhye oref dth aen Cotehnetrr acl rop 1 AGEMB the orchard. Following the “in Valley’s agricultural fundamentals EE the orchard” discussion will be a were challenged with scarcity and NDR deep dive into the current market evolving policy. The resilient nature A 8 environment, including the increase METAL SPONSOR PRESENTATION of our industry was ubiquitous in new organic products and how throughout the year as almond manufacturers are playing up the organic label. sorER growers confronted those challenges onMI with innovation and ingenuity. So, DD 2015 spPRE TWhee A clmreoanted Cchoenfmeriesntrcye wathnheda Itng ldlioeubss atarl hym esaaedrsk sefoitosrn ?a wlTmihlole an Sdddt gartereos wso ifn g AY 2 AECEM these questions with Mike Mason, GB A New Mode of Action in Almond Board of California (ABC) EE N Mite Control Chairman, and Richard Waycott, DR 4:00–4:20 P.M. ABC President and CEO, discussing A9 their visions for California agriculture Room 310–311 and the leadership that the almond Moderator: Richard Waycott (ABC) industry must provide in the years to Speaker: Rianna M. Guethling (BASF) come. California Department of Food DD and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary AE YC BASF introduces Nealta® Karen Ross (invited) will join Mike 3E Miticide, the latest integrated pest and Richard to share her and the AM Brown Administration’s outlook on GB management tool for specialty EE crops. Nealta Miticide delivers the many issues and opportunities NR long-lasting control of spider mites tKheavti nlie J aohhenasdo.n S (iancvritaemd)e wntioll aMdady hoirs DA 10 at all life stages, including eggs, welcome to conference participants, through a unique mode of action. Use of Enterococcus This product also provides excellent commenting on his campaign to cement his city as America’s Farm to faecium NRRL B-2354 as knockdown and residual control Fork Capital. S a Surrogate of problematic mites while being E 3R:o2o0m– 43:0360 P.M. caondm pnoatnib-tlaer wgeitth a brtehnroepficoidals m. Niteeas lta SSIOPOS Moderator: Guangwei Huang (ABC) Miticide offers a short per-harvest NT Speakers: Linda Harris (UC Davis), interval, application flexibility and MER Maria Marco (UC Davis), Shirin Abd tank-mix compatibility. Labeled for A (The National Food Laboratory), use on tree nut, grape, strawberry, P Carrie Ferstl (The National Food citrus, tomato and apple crops, Laboratory) Nealta Miticide is part of the BASF portfolio of proven crop M Through numerous ABC-funded protection innovations, including DAT projects, Enterococcus faecium Merivon® fungicide, Pristine® EPR NRRL B-2354 had been identified fungicide, Treevix® herbicide, Prowl® SSA as a proper surrogate for herbicide and Altrevin® fire ant bait CR + DE S30a lmin otenremllas Eonf theeriatitd rise sPishtaagnec eT yapned insecticide. For more information, IPTCO S was recommended for process please visit www.agproducts.basf.us. IONMPHO validation in ABC-issued validation AW S guidelines. However, later biosafety N Y reclassification of Enterococcus faecium by ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) caused concerns on its use as a surrogate. More recent studies proved its biosafety level and helped ATCC reverse the reclassification. Since that decision, ABC has funded more projects to expand use of the surrogate for different almond forms and to extend the storage duration for surrogate-inoculated 8 samples. The session will cover the latest findings. AGENDA: DAY 2 CT SUGGESTED CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES: WOH DEC ELCNFEE AL Select your audience and follow your specific color to identify symposiums and events EM OREM B MNO to maximize your conference experience. ER ECN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 9 : D E D A Y FOOD 2 GROWER PCA PROCESSOR A DD SAFETY G AE END Y 1CE A AM GB EE 8:30–9:30 A.M. 1:15–2:15 P.M. NR D Almond Industry Leadership: Dedicated Trade 8:30–9:30 1:45–3:45 8:30–9:30 1:45–3:45 8:30–9:30 8:30–9:30 A8 Visibility, Responsibility and Show Time Almond Research Almond Research Almond Almond Industry Update: Industry Update: Industry Industry Providing Next-Generation Hall A+B Seminar Irrigation Seminar Irrigation Seminar Seminar Solutions 1:45–3:45 P.M. Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 310–311 Room 310–311 DD Research Update: 1:45–3:00 1:45–3:00 AE 9:30–10:15 A.M. YC 10DH:ae1ldl5 Aic–+aB1t1e:d1 T5r aAd.eM S.how Time IGRrorrioogmwa ti3nio1g0n –A 3al1nm1do nds RI1rSor0iot:ga1ma5n t3–di1o1a0n1r–d :311s1.501 or ReRoIgofm ouWpmlaaa t3tcie0ot7r n s or RI1rSor0iot:ga1ma5n t3–di1o1a0n1r–d :311s1.501 or ReRoIgofm ouWpmlaaa t3tcie0ot7r n s F1LaY2uro:mHn0s0cae Clh–ml C1erie:ot1den5 it C1PWo0oRme:ro1stoe5stms –:C 1W N3o11eha:40xsa0ttt? 2 AGENEMBER 1:45–3:00 P.M. 1:45–2:45 1:45–2:45 D IRroriogma t3io10n– 311.01 Standards Water: What New or 10:15–11:15 TGhroeiwr eSrtso rTieelsl 10:15–11:15 TGhroeiwr eSrtso rTieelsl 11:15–12:00 A9 10:15–11:15 A.M. RMeegaunl afotiro Ynos uM ay AI2rcr.0ihg i+ae tv3iion.0ng toR tohoem M 3e1d4ia AI2rcr.0ihg i+ae tv3iion.0ng toR tohoem M 3e1d4ia 1V:a4li5d–a3ti:n1g5 or SCaocmWraihnmagte 'fnsro tom? a Process Room 307 Room 307 Room 314 Achieving Irrigation 2.0 + 3.0 Room 307 System DD Room 306 AE Efficiencies 1:45–2:45 P.M. 10:15–11:45 3:00–4:00 3:00–4:00 10:15–11:45 YC 10RW:o1eo5smt– 3C10o17a:s0t0 P oAr.tMs: .What GS– trWoorhwieyes Tr stho aT etth lMle T aMhtteeeidrr si a! A ROEoduoyrmos sp3ee0y6a n GRGroraoonmwts e3 1fros4r 1M1OS:a1ran5cl–aihng1ait2irnyd:0g 0 GRGroraoonmwts e3 1fros4r Ab4o:2u0t –th4e:4 C0.A A ROEoduoyrmos sp3ee0y6a n 3 AGENEMBER CRooomme 3s1 4Next? Room 314 3:00–3:45 or Room 310–311 3:00–3:45 SuPsHtraaolilg nAraa+bBmili ty DA 10 1:45–3:15 P.M. 11:15–12:00 or Groundwater 11:15–12:00 or Groundwater 12:00–1:15 10:15–11:45 A.M. Managing Recharge Recharge Yosemite So, You Want to Validate Orchard Room 307 Understanding Room 307 Farm Credit A European Odyssey: From a Process System? Salinity GrRoouonmd w30a7ter Luncheon Shipments to Supermarkets Room 310–311 Hall C S Room 306 Room 306 3:45–4:15 3:45–4:15 E The Changing The Changing SP 11:15–12:00 P.M. 3:00–3:45 P.M. 11:15–12:00 Landscape of Landscape of SO Managing Orchard Salinity Groundwater Recharge: or UGnrdoeurnsdtawnadtienrg SoRcoiaoml M 3e06dia 1Y2o:0s0e–m1i:t1e5 SoRcoiaoml M 3e06dia 1:15–1:45 IONST During and After Drought A Role for Almonds? Room 307 FLaurmnc Chereodnit MPeretasle Snptaotniosonr MER Room 310–311 Room 307 Hall C Hall A+B A 11:15–12:00 3:30–5:00 3:30–5:00 P 3:00–4:00 P.M. 11:15–12:00 P.M. What's Research Research Coming from Poster Poster Grants for Growers Understanding Groundwater Sacramento? Session Session 1:45–2:45 1:15–1:45 Room 307 Room 314 Room 314 Hall A+B Metal Sponsor Hall A+B Growers Tell M 11:15–12:00 P.M. 3:45–4:15 P.M. PreHsaelln At+aBtion Ttoh ethire S Mtoerdieias DEAPTR Room 314 SSA What’s Coming from The Changing Landscape 12:00–1:15 4:20–4:40 4:20–4:40 or C +D Sacramento? of Social Media FaYromse Cmrietde it SAubsotuati nthaeb iClitAy SAubsotuati nthaeb iClitAy 1:45–3:15 RIP CE Room 314 Room 306 Luncheon Program Program Validating TOS Hall C Hall A+B Hall A+B a Process IOMH 12:00–1:15 P.M. 3:30–5:00 P.M. System NPO Room 306 SAW Luncheon: Sponsored by Research Poster Session N Y Yosemite Farm Credit Hall A+B 1:15–1:45 Hall C Metal Sponsor 3:45–4:15 3:30–5:30 P.M. Presentation The Changing 1:15–1:45 P.M. Dedicated Trade Show Hall A+B The Future of Net LSaoncdiaslc Mapeed ioaf Time + Social Hour Metering: An Update Room 306 Metal Sponsor on NEM Transition Hall A+B Presentation: JKB Timelines and Other 4:20–4:40 P.M. Changing Incentives Energy: The Future of Net Almond Stage, Hall A+B 4:20–4:40 Metering: An Update on NEM About the California About the CA TOrtahnesri tCiohna nTgiminegli nInecse anntidve s APrlmogornadm Sustainability D1:e1d5i–c2at:1ed5 tPr.aMd.e a snhdo 3w: 3ti0m–e5 :i3s 0fr oP.mM .9 i:n3 0H–a1ll0 A:1+5B A. .M., 2015 sponsor2014 sponsorGREENGREEN The Almond Conference SuPsHtraaolilg nAraa+bBmili ty 11 Almond Stage, Hall A+B Almond Stage, Hall A+B DAY 2 CT OH W DAY 2 AGENDAECEMBER 9 : SDEYSMCRPIOPTSIIOUNMS I1RSISArpawrerlrr0patolasia rtgnC:eeoteci1eadanmgaat5rtikedrl icaio c–aefn 3eotnhlt1r lh1sors( -iU1n iS0:bocst :ihC–pL aaa1nsa3 atseC5eAi t1oerc s E1rladA1nimysa-r.s .iKleiSoMoi0r s irennncwti .g r dh SEntqiatow mhgtutC iaiaolreneeoonnsn arwurkit rteimdnluone a(tsn raUaycas) n),hCrba. aB dnoWCfgodlusaEeir ttk m he e nt WC1RMSWoWlof0pon ooeiett:eogdhsh1mams-te e5 l8ka Ctr –Pee0a3s o1rtC%ot1ssoia1nr4: rot s g::oN Pt0 oa Dfeep0 fea seftoO felxAbemtrrat.tc b sMokFP?ti eslnrsa.oi. edl nMoWdrsdwct m,hssM dlhaaao:iitnslp w laWantp nnr yee( eAhdh( Dasga aoroeTd’tsmurC c te )o )of TdmmShpciftmonorooeferet r oaaeawdrvlrn vnnenstateadheeae aauirynase st nggmie’ftt ns, athee w wr ahteb lmemlolauiteo nul ial vno lseemtvtoinaa mctnnnamnedlieh lrttagprac .i eooni isbnenahnCoru nirdc ea Uln-hmsCoitt l tl . as ydweeasSaCu pnirnplasspc.imaegf gpcneohaalceie uadef rcnvisoosnfiksc kdi wer cfiseti,ao n nsw atihrao.cfih (al otsotl onTweyheon)wf u h e rf awrwUt wpi i hstqtgtainrielhl laeeuehllmi r ott dnat ee sol ddiretu sy n t Atthwtoiugvgnooeoosurrldimnooooleiwtlc ud llww.e bote s tioxPnaeeoon t oprngrr xaday tnld: nJJh a tgw i soeoeesinwnrpnle iiaoidr stshen w htwceDptiyayoeshr re e kvu inotHyrirlhiant ands oiBotercnl guhi rhleyloiTtcu zcee attsVhefdytoyraviqd a om e erosttur mna h hdffaFea o keomnps.i,drer w enPr mad aeiatbt, asenid scfemak;rndd it deawnuiWee cqi aograla aeieuafsnwh trssaaetseoo s ncbcntrmt h hhootb e eu y rt DECEMBER 9 : DAY 2 AGEND ELCOMEDAY 1NFERENCE DECEE ALMOND D groundwater regulations looming, it the other routes or shipping options with environmental and endangered- her blogging handle Almond Girl; and A AM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 is in the best interest of all California that might provide alternatives to species laws, will make decisions on third-generation Patterson grower GB farmers to adopt efficiency measures, delays, fees and cancellations? This water policy for agricultural purposes Daniel Bays. Attendees will come ENE all of which translate well to orchard session will look at some of the efforts even more complex. But the fact away with a clear understanding of DR Registration Hours: settings. This session will discuss currently underway to improve the Understanding that California produces 50% of the the stories that resonate with the A8 7:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. the importance of efficient irrigation, ability to respond quickly and hopefully Groundwater American supply of fruits, vegetables media. They'll also get tips on how to eEsTtcim, daetitnegrm cirnoipng w aapteprli cuasteio wn itrha thei swtoitrhic head off future disruptions. 11:15–12:00 P.M. and nuts makes the food supply share the most impactful messages ALRelemasdpoeonrndss hIinbipdil:ui tVsyit sraiynb dil ity, sfaaoncidlt o mmrsoo,i snstictuohrerein dagun ldrine sgsuy tslotts e.mme eetffi dceiemncayn d AF r Eomur oSpheipamn eOndtyss tsoe y: RSpoeoamk e3r0: 7Graham Fogg (UC Davis) ffwdrooeiolmlm dda istsnhecdecus uCs roseit nynh towprwarailo tVterhairte ylwl .em iyOll aaubn reny s amdptiieaovanenkarasegle re( sd) aanmdb basescaodmoers a. lmond industry DAYDEC PS8:or3o0luv–t9idi:o3i0nn gsA. MN.e xt-Generation S10u:1p5e–r1m1:a45rk Ae.Mts. Gwdrraootueugrn hfdotw ri namsteuarrn aiysn Actheme fe osrroic 4ua0rnc%se, oopffr odovruiindr keisn g ictneh mtahnpege firnuagttuu prreer esinc. i panita etinovnir oannmd ewnatr mof ing 2 AGEEMBE Room 306 planet’s agriculture and sustains many NR Room 310–311 Moderator: Stacey Humble (ABC) aquatic ecosystems. Understanding DA 9 Moderator: Richard Waycott (ABC) Speaker: Alex Francis (ABC), Joanna this hidden resource is a key to its METAL SPONSOR PRESENTATION Speakers: Stacey Humble (ABC), Clifton (Innova Market Insights), sustainable management, something Karen Lapsley (ABC) that will soon be required of all Dariela Roffe-Rackind (ABC), Julie Californians through the Sustainable During the State of the Industry Adams (ABC) Groundwater Management Act. 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We will also Lapsley will discuss how ABC and the Sacramento? Incentives industry are taking up that leadership look at how Europe continues to S role in driving the dissemination of Achieving Irrigation 2.0 + dominate the share of global almond 11:15–12:00 P.M. 1:15–1:45 P.M. E accurate knowledge about farming 3.0 Efficiencies new product introduction and delve Room 314 Almond Stage, Hall A+B SSPO in California to audiences in the state 10:15–11:15 A.M. into the growing snacking opportunity: Moderator: Kelly Covello (Almond Speaker: Chad Cummings (JKB IOS aspnedc aifirco ufonrdw tahred -wthoirnldki,n ign satdradtiteiognie sto RSpoeoamk e3r0s7: Terry Prichard (UCCE rdeesspiroen fdoirn gna ttou rEaul raonpde acno ncvoennsieunmt ers’ HSpuellearkse arsn:d D Pernoncise sAslobriasn Ai s(Csoaclifioartinoian ) Energy) Water: What New N MTER addressing the future of almond Irrigation and Water Management snacks. Finally, we will talk through Advocates), CA Legislator (TBD) 2016 holds significant changes for Regulations May Mean A farming in California. This session will Specialist Emeritus), Allan Fulton trade and regulatory initiatives to the solar industry and how it impacts for You P puprodvaidtee oyno uw wheitrhe aa lcmoomnpdrse haeren sive (UCCE-Tehama County) ensure ongoing, smooth market Wbyaptreor,d euncvtsir…on mtheen istaslu peosl iicmiepsa, cting CThaelif oNrenti aE’sn earggryic Multeutrearli ningd Pursotrgyr.a m 1:45–3:00 P.M. pcuosstitoiomneerds iann tdh ec ohnesaurtms earnsd, amnidn dwsi llo f Gshivoertna gthees ,c iunrtreernets td irno uingnhot vaantidv ew ater access for California Almonds. aglemnoenradl sju inst pkaeretipc uclaorm ainngd! aSgarcicrualmtueren tion wthiell b3e0 %tra Fnesditeiornailn Ignv mesidtm-yeenatr ,T aanxd RMooodmer a3t0o7r: Sarge Green (California M offer up ways that you can personally irrigation solutions are at an all- Managing Orchard Salinity advocates and elected representatives Credit is scheduled to decrease Water Institute) DEAPTR get involved as leaders in your farming time high. And as a permanent During and After Drought will discuss priority issues they’ve beginning in 2017. 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Groundwater Management Act management techniques to further increased reliance on lower quality (SGMA) and Prop. 1 last year has increase their irrigation efficiency of irrigation water has impacted Growers Tell Their Stories brought about a new level of water caenndt umryo.v Teh tihse s einsdsuiosntr yw iinll tdoi sthcue s2s1 st almond production by increasing Luncheon to the Media – Why That regulations impacting all Californians the soil electrical conductivity and Matters! and particularly agricultural practices. the importance of efficient irrigation, Sponsored by Yosemite ehsisttimoraict inagn dc rroepal -wtimatee rE uTsce, dweitthe rmining csaolntsc enneteradt itoon b oef mtoaxnica gsaeldts i.n T ohredseer to Farm Credit 1R:o4o5m– 23:1445 P.M. Aan pda lneegla ol fe sxtpaetert sw watilel rd risecguuslast othrse application rate with soil moisture and maintain yields and extend orchard 12:00–1:15 P.M. Moderator: Stacey Humble (ABC) adjudication process and how it system efficiency factors, scheduling longevity. This session will discuss Hall C Speakers: Joe Del Bosque (Del harmonizes with SGMA; surface water based on planning and real-time correction, the management practices that will Moderator: Richard Waycott (ABC) Bosque Farms), Jenny Holtermann issues, such as unimpaired flows; and assessing results with soil moisture help determine and manage potential Speaker: Letty Belin (Department of (Holtermann Farms), Daniel Bays and how you can participate in the 12 and plant water status monitoring. salinity problems. the Interior, invited) (Bays Ranch) implementation process. 13 CT OH W DAY 2 AGENDA9 : ••R e MLL PMUsiaerpgooemaahbncrdtpicii tlsehaoihino ynr Pe Tandfnoloy a A,pWart fUg,iWoc a UCsrRtame C eatDre snMDSared vtaSea riSvseartcaispsshtsueu:,ra s iLBnk, egerSau rhCsfc r:eai n n i opy GA3RSD:poa 0renoRo0aime–oukl 3eln3Me:r04:do 7H5ufw onePlta.rejMo ntAye. 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The California Georgia Drakakaki, UC Davis 3:45–4:15 P.M. ARE SPONSORED BY AND LEARN ABOUT OUR AWARD WINNING BSI TECHNOLOGY DADE Almond industry has been engaged • Nutrient Availability and Food Safety Room 306 YC itnh apna sat eduercizaadteio.n S aincctiev iitmiesp lfeomr emnotareti on oDfa Oniregl aSncich eMlleanttbeer rAgm, UeCnd Dmaevnists, MFaormde rWataoter:r MCiokael iWtioand) e (California tomra.com/food [email protected] 3 AGEMB of the pasteurization rule in 2007, • N Management for Nitrate EE mvsaeolsidrseaio ttneh daw nfio ll1 rp7 ur0os vesi ydosent e ianmlsmsig ohhnatsdv seo. n bT eoheuisnr • M Cainliimfoirznaitaio An,l mDoavnidd SWmaatertr, UFoCo Dtparvinist, Tcrheea teeledc atrno neinct iaregley naenwd “labnigd sdcaatap”e h faosr Almond Conference NDAR 10 Fraser Shilling, UC Davis learnings and is a must-attend session communications. The days of relying 2015 Green Sponsor for those planning to purchase and/or • Almond Variety Development, Tom on a press release and the local validate equipment. Session highlights Gradziel, UC Davis news outlet are as dated as tailfins COMPASS S include an understanding of common • Rootstock Germplasm, Tom on the automobile. This workshop E vvaalliiddaattiioonn pwiittfha llsst,e ap -cbays-es tsetpu dhyig ohnlig ah ts Gradziel, UC Davis provides an overview of the changing MINERALS SSPO and scientific considerations when • RDounoctsatno,c Uk CECvaEl-uSattaionnis, laRuosg Cero unty lmaneddsiac,a apdev ionc caocmy amnudn cicoantisounms,e sr ocial IONST conducting challenge testing. THE FUTURE OF NET METERING E • Tree Spacing, Pruning and influence. As social media evolves, it MR Rootstocks, Roger Duncan, UCCE- A Research Update: Stanislaus County provides more and more opportunities An update on NEM program changes P and responsibilities for the agricultural Irrigation and Growing & other changing incentives. • Mechanical Pruning and Young Tree industry to tell its story. If you think Almonds Training, Roger Duncan, UCCE- Facebook is the place to connect with 1:45–3:45 P.M. Stanislaus County M the public and tell your farm-based DAT Room 310–311 Grants for Growers story, you have already been left EPR Join JKB Energy for a discussion on SSA For more than 40 years, the 3:00–4:00 P.M. beaeshiienrd w. Laeyas rtno trheea cnhe wcoern, squumicekresr aanndd The coming NEM 2.0 transition, 2017 ITC reduction, CR + DE Almond Board of California’s Room 314 IPC research programs have advanced Moderator: Jeff Dlott (SureHarvest) build support for agriculture. And ag-related solar industry updates. TIOOMSH yields, quality and environmental Speaker: TBD (NRCS), Grower (TBD) NPO stewardship, contributing to the About the California SANW growth and success of the industry. An area of focus for the Almond Almond Sustainability Y Almond Board-funded researchers Board is increasing grower awareness Program have helped to identify areas of and access to grants supporting Located on The Almond Stage opportunity and success through all water-use efficiency improvements. 4:20–4:40 P.M. parts of the growing lifecycle. Be sure This panel will discuss state and Almond Stage, Hall A+B Wednesday, Dec. 9 to attend these six-minute updates federal programs that include grant by researchers, offering insight into funding that growers can take Attend this presentation on the trade 1:15 - 1:45 P.M. ongoing horticultural and irrigation advantage of to help with the costs of show floor to learn how to take part JKB Energy, Inc. research projects. Researchers will implementing new orchard practices. in the California Almond Sustainability 941 E. Monte Vista Ave. also be available at poster sessions in The session will include growers who Turlock, CA 95382 Hall A+B at the times noted on page have received funding in the past, Program and why participation 209.668.5303 26, giving conference attendees a explaining their experiences with some benefits both you and the California jkbenergy.com 14 chance to ask follow-up questions. of these programs. Almond industry as a whole. 15 AGENDA: DAY 3 SUGGESTED CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES: CT OH W Stoe lmecatx iymouizre a yuoduier nccoen faenredn fcoell oewxp yeoruiern scpee.cific color to identify symposiums and events DECEMB ELCOMNFERENE ALMO ER ECN 10 E D THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 GROWER PCA FOOD PROCESSOR : D SAFETY AY 3 AGEN DAY 1DECE DA AM GB EE N 7:30–8:30 A.M. 11:10–11:30 A.M. 7:30–8:30 12:00–1:20 7:30–8:30 3:00–5:00 7:30–8:30 7:30–8:30 4:00–5:00 DR Continental About the California CBornetainkefanstatl FLaAurmlnlica Chnerceoedn i t CBornetainkefanstatl UMpRadneaastgeesea:mr cPehen stt CBornetainkefanstatl CBornetainkefanstatl ShEipxmpoernt ts A 8 Breakfast Almond Sustainability Hall A+B Hall C Hall A+B Room 310–311 Hall A+B Hall A+B Room 314 Hall A+B Program 7:30–8:30 A.M. Almond Stage, Hall A+B DD DSHahelodl Awic+ aBTtiemde Trade 11W:3ha0t–’s1 U2p: 0w0it hP N.Mic.kels Soil PLr8eeA:a3sldme0en–ort9nas:0htdi0io pn 2RS:Pe0eso0se–ssat3ieor:c0rn h0 PLr8eeA:a3sldme0en–ort9nas:0htdi0io pn D4AisC:2lema0an–osk4nee:ds5r s0 o f PLr8eeA:a3sldme0en–ort9nas:0htdi0io pn PLr8eeA:a3sldme0en–ort9nas:0htdi0io pn EGn6at:le0ar0 tD–ai1inn0nm:e0er0 n+t AY 2 AECEM Lab Research Hall A+B Hall A+B Hall A+B Room 307 Hall A+B Hall A+B Hall C GB 8:30–9:00 A.M. Room 307 EE N R Almond Leadership Special 12:00–1:20 P.M. DA 9 Project Presentation 9:00–12:00 9:00–12:00 9:00–10:30 9:00–10:00 Almond Stage, Hall A+B Luncheon: Sponsored by Insect Pest 3:00–3:45 Insect Pest 6:00–10:00 Postharvest Crunch On: Farm Credit Alliance Management Live Life Management Gala Dinner + Pest Snacking & 9:00–10:00 A.M. Workshop Beautifully Workshop Entertainment Management Sustainability Hall C Room 310–311 Room 314 Room 310–311 Hall C Room 306 Room 314 CSurusntacihn aObnil:i tSyn inac Nkoinrgth & 2:00–3:00 P.M. 9:00–10:00 3:00–4:15 or 9:00–10:30 or 9:00–10:30 DAYDEC America Research Poster Session Crunch On: Almonds Soil Quality: 12:00–1:20 Postharvest 3E Room 314 Hall A+B SSunsataciknianbgi l&ity Saenqdu eCsatrrabtoionn AGlrmowonindgs Farm Credit ManPageesmt ent AGMB 9:00–10:30 A.M. 3:00–5:00 P.M. Room 314 Room 307 Room 307 LAulnlicahnecoen Room 306 EE or or NR StRooo oGilm rQo 3uw0a7ilnitgy :A Wlmhoant’ds sR?elevant RPRoeeossmte aM3r1ac0nh–a 3Ug1p1edmaeten:t MP9ao:0ns0Path–gea1esr0mtv :e3es0ntt H3eF:r0MeR0.S.–o.A 4lLl: e3ist0 ' s 10S:o45il –P1e1s:3t 0 3:0H0a–ll4 C:30 10T:a1s5t–e1 t1h:e4 5 DA 10 9:00–10:30 A.M. 3:00–4:15 P.M. Room 306 Room 306 Management FMSA is Sunshine Room 307 Here... Let's Room 314 Postharvest Pest Almonds and Carbon 9:00–10:30 3:00–5:00 Roll S Management Sequestration: What It Soil Quality: Research or 11:10–11:30 Room 306 10:30–12:00 ESP 9:RI0no0soe–mc 1t3 02P6e:0st0 M Pa.Mna.gement 3:MR0o0eoa–mn 33s0: f47o5r tPh.eM F.uture ARGolrmoomwo ni3nd0gs7 UMRpoadonmaat ge31se0:m –P3ee1ns1tt SAubPsoHtruaaotlilg ntArhaa+ebBm iCli tAy G6a:l0a0 D–i1n0n:e0r0 + or OrCPRcreoharoactmritfdiy c3 iB0ne6gess t SION MOSTER Workshop Entertainment A Room 310–311 Live Life Beautifully: 10:15–11:45 4:20–4:50 Hall C 11:10–11:30 P Almond Board’s Marketing Taste the Canker About the CA 9:W00es–te1r2n: U0n0i tPe.dM S.tates ERovoomlu t3i1o4n in South Korea SRuonomsh 3in14e DARisolemoamos ne3ds0 s7of L1Na1bic: 3Rk0ee–lss1e 2Sa:o0rci0lh SuPsHtraaolilg nAraa+bBmili ty M Agricultural Trade Association Room 307 3:00–4:30 P.M. DAT European Buying Mission 10:30–12:00 EPR *Separate pre-registration required FSMA is Here… OrCcehratrifdy iBnges t 6:00–10:00 12:00–1:20 SCS +AD 10T:a1st5e– t1he1 S:4u5ns Ahi.nMe:. Bringing LReoot’ms R30o6ll PRroaocmti c30e6s EGnatlearH tDaaliiln nCnmeer n+t F1a2Ar:ml0li0a C–n1rce:e2d 0it FLaAurmHlnlicaa Clhln Cerceoedn i t RIPTIO COME SH the Benefits of California 4:00–5:00 P.M. 11:10–11:30 Luncheon NPO AClomnosnudmse tros Chinese Export Shipments: What’s or SAubsotuati nthaeb iClitAy Hall C SANYW Room 314 Going Bump in the Night? Program 3:00–3:45 Room 314 Hall A+B 2:00–3:00 Live Life 10:30–12:00 P.M. 4:20–4:50 P.M. Research Beautifully Certifying Orchard Best Canker Diseases of 10S:o45il –P1e1s:3t 0 SPeossstieorn or Room 314 Management Practices: How, Hall A+B Almond Management 3:00–4:30 When and Why? Room 307 Room 306 Room 307 HeFrMe.S..A L eist 's 10:45–11:30 A.M. 6:00–10:00 P.M. 11:30–12:00 RooRmo l3l 06 Soil Pest Management: The Gala Dinner + Nickels Soil Lab Research Dedicated Trade Show Time is from Latest in Regs & Research Entertainment Room 307 Room 307 Hall C 7:30–8:30 A.M. in Hall A+B. 17
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