At the recent Almond Board of California annual conference in Sacramento, growers, hullers and processors witnessed the passing the reigns from the former President Richard Waycott, to the new President and CEO Clarice Turner. Watch this interview to learn more about Clarice Turner, as well as the experience and optimism for the future of the industry that she brings to the table. Read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Turning Almond Shells into Plastics & Tires
Here is a throwback video from a previous annual convention of the Almond Alliance of California as many were disappointed by the cancellation of the annual convention this year due to COVID-19 restrictions; however, very interesting research performed by USDA exploring alternative uses for almond hulls and shells — including plastics and vehicle tires through a process of torrefaction. Watch this brief interview Bill Orts Bioproducts Research Leader at USDA and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra by taking this brief Survey.