Best The Red Bulletin Podcasts (2024)

1
Almond Byte, September 2024: China Visit, PEC Program Analysis, Morocco Potential 4:15

5h ago4:15

4:15

In September's Almond Byte podcast, we dive into the recent visit of a Chinese Nut Delegation to California's Central Valley, hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC). Learn how this delegation of 25 Chinese importers explored the almond industry and why this group is a critical partner for trade relations. We also discuss ABC’s analysis of t…

1
Episode 66: Red Leaf Blotch Found in California Almond Orchards 26:37

15d ago26:37

26:37

According to a report produced by a collaborative effort between UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension, the fungal pathogen red leaf blotch (RLB) was first detected in California almond orchards on the border of Merced and Madera counties in late May 2024. Previously known for its impact on almonds in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, RLB’s pr…

1
Marketing Bulletin: Own Your Prime Back and Bigger for 2024/2025 4:59

15d ago4:59

4:59

In the August Marketing Bulletin, we dive into the exciting return of the Almond Board of California's "Own Your Prime" campaign, featuring NFL legend Deion Sanders for a second year. Tune in to hear how this partnership will expand its reach with fresh content, new media strategies, and why Coach Prime's genuine love for almonds makes this campaig…

1
Episode 65: Evaluating Farm Technologies With Joseph Jackson 39:17

1M ago39:17

39:17

Joseph Jackson grew up in his family’s farming operation in the Visalia area. Upon deciding to downsize the family farming operation, Jackson took on an off-farm job as a Customer Success Director for Phytech. Jackson shares his perspective as someone who has implemented technology as a farmer, and someone who helps other farmers utilize technology…

1
Marketing Bulletin: Exploring Market Opportunities in Turkey 7:36

2M ago7:36

7:36

Listen to July's Marketing Bulletin as we dive into Keith Schneller's recent trip to Turkey, representing the Almond Board of California. Discover how this journey – spanning Istanbul to Antalya and Mersin – unveiled significant market opportunities for California almonds. Schneller's meetings with major almond processors, insights from the TUKSAID…

1
Episode 64: Farm Business Strategy With Nav Athwal 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

Nav Athwal joined the Journey to share his perspective on growing a farming business amid tough economic conditions. Athwal is the president of Tri-Nut Farms and president and managing member of Terra Ag Ventures. After growing up on the family farm, he became a real estate and land use attorney and then a technology entrepreneur. Seven years ago, …

1
Almond Byte, July 2024: DC Trip, Export Webinar and EU Election Highlights 4:44

2M ago4:44

4:44

Highlights from July's Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California begins with the ABC annual industry delegation's recent visit to Washington, DC, where almond growers and handlers engaged with key government and legislative offices. In addition, learn about the Ag Export Finance/Insurance …

1
Episode 63: Precision Plant Nutrition And Finding A Career Calling In Ag with Joe Palomino 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

Joe Palomino is a Clovis-based agronomist and Certified Crop Consultant (CCA) who works for Axiom Agriculture. His work focuses primarily on crop fertility and soil health, but he also does some irrigation consulting as well. On today’s episode, Palomino shares how he ended up in agronomy without an agricultural background, his thoughts on finding …

1
Marketing Bulletin: From Morning Ritual to Anytime Snack, New Almond Ads in India 6:11

3M ago6:11

6:11

California almonds are taking the Indian market by storm with a new advertising campaign aimed at younger consumers. The Almond Board of California's innovative ads blend humor with health benefits, encouraging Indians to snack on almonds beyond their traditional morning routine. Hear about the market dynamics, ideas behind the new advertisements, …

1
Episode 62: Making Recharge and Cover Crops Work with Christine Gemperle 31:38

3M ago31:38

31:38

Almond grower and Almond Board of California (ABC) Director Christine Gemperle joined the Journey again, this time to discuss groundwater recharge, crimping cover crops, and continuing her efforts to build soil health in her orchards. Gemperle also provides an update about her work on the almond board and the trip this past year to meet with grower…

1
Almond Byte, June 2024: Meeting and Trade Delegation Highlights 5:44

3M ago5:44

5:44

Discover how the Almond Board of California is helping to grow markets globally with key updates from recent trips by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. From insightful participation in the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council Congress to engaging discussions at the AgTC Annual Conference, the team continues to address opportuniti…

1
Episode 61: Almond Stewardship with Alicia Rockwell 20:56

4M ago20:56

20:56

Alicia Rockwell, vice chair of the Almond Board of California and chief government affairs officer at Blue Diamond Growers, joined the Journey to share her perspective on stewardship and advocacy for the almond industry. Rockwell discusses lessons from her work at Blue Diamond and Save Mart Supermarkets, the critical role California Almond Stewards…

1
Almond Byte, May 2024: Expanding Shipments to Both Existing and New Markets 5:18

4M ago5:18

5:18

In recent months, the ABC Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team has been helping to expand global markets by meeting with key players in India, Turkey and Pakistan, and creating opportunities for the industry through both market promotional proposals. Hear the details from the trips and efforts, and about an upcoming webinar to help exporter…

1
Episode 60: How to Plant a Tree and Orchard Recycling Update with Brent Holtz 26:04

5M ago26:04

26:04

Tree planting is a tremendous investment. The details of how to plant an orchard properly can have a big impact on the bottom line. In today’s episode, Dr. Brent Holtz explains the reasons that he regularly receives calls from growers about their young trees dying. These problems led Holtz to work with the Almond Board of California to create a vid…

1
Episode 59: Return on Investment of Integrated Pest Management With Thomas Martin 30:18

5M ago30:18

30:18

Effective integrated pest management (IPM) programs for almond pests, especially for navel orangeworm, are not a one-size-fits-all situation and Thomas Martin says especially during these challenging economic times. Martin, a chemist by training and a regional technical representative for Trécé, was a participant in the Almond Leadership Program la…

1
Marketing Bulletin: The Over Delivery of the Own Your Prime Campaign 8:01

5M ago8:01

8:01

Coach Prime and the Almond Board of California joined forces around the big game earlier this year, further extending their game-changing campaign. Dive into the behind-the-scenes action and unprecedented success of the 'Own Your Prime' partnership, as ABC's Laura Morin reveals the remarkable impact on California almonds and beyond.…

1
Episode 58: Almond Nutrition Facts with Elena Hemler 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

In this episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, we return to The Almond Conference 2023 where we sat down with Almond Board of California Director of Nutrition Research Elena Hemler. Hemler joined the Almond Board over a year ago to work with the Nutrition Research Committee to lead efforts in expanding the body of knowledge about the health propert…

1
Almond Byte, April 2024: Tariff Suspensions, Endocrine Disruptors and More 4:22

5M ago4:22

4:22

Highlights from April's Global Update – from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at ABC – include the details behind the suspension of tariffs on almonds going into the UK, the findings from ABC's look into a French decree that was requesting information on endocrine disruptors properties on imports, and the latest on China's facility …

1
Marketing Bulletin: Takeaways from Promising India Trip 7:55

6M ago7:55

7:55

The March edition of the Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California features President and CEO Clarice Turner who details her takeaways from ABC's annual trip to India in February. Turner and ABC staff hosted an almond conference in India where conversations circle around market access and regulation, and then exhibited at the colossal …

1
Episode 57: Navel Orangeworm Damage with Michael Kelley 20:02

6M ago20:02

20:02

Michael Kelley, President and CEO of Central California Almond Growers Association joined the Journey to share the challenges with the 2023 crop, especially the major problems with navel orangeworm damage. We also discuss other factors that led to it being such a difficult year and what producers can watch out for in the future. Kelley first appear…

1
Almond Byte, March 2024: Gulfood, India Trade Conference and a Pakistan First 4:19

6M ago4:19

4:19

March's highlights from the Global Update, by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, include a recap of the annual India Tradeshow, ABC workshops at Gulfood that spurred almond interest from new markets, and the first exploratory trip to Pakistan for the Almond Board which revealed strong almond-related …

1
Marketing Bulletin: Trade Marketing and the Tastemaker Trials 7:07

7M ago7:07

7:07

In February's Marketing Bulletin, here about the busy month of March set for the Trade Marketing and Stewardship group at the Almond Board of California. The team is set to attend three different types of conferences with three different types of attendees, all talking about the role almonds can play in food and recipe ingredients. Manager Charice …

1
Episode 56: Australian Almonds and the Carpophilus Beetle 17:14

7M ago17:14

17:14

At The Almond Conference 2023, Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson, and Senior Specialist of Pest Management at the Almond Board of California Lauren Fann joined the Journey. Jackson shared some of the similarities and differences between almond production in California and Australia and discussed the new pest to California almonds, Carpophil…

1
Episode 055: Getting To Know Clarice Turner, CEO of The Almond Board of California 16:41

8M ago16:41

16:41

In this episode, we are joined by Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California. Turner shares about her listening tour with multiple stops throughout the state to hear from growers and to better understand their needs. She also discusses her previous experiences from farming to working for corporations like Pepsi and Starbuck…

1
Marketing Bulletin, January 2024: QR Code Shares Almond Stewardship Story 4:41

8M ago4:41

4:41

In January's Marketing Bulletin, learn how the Almond Board of California introduced a pioneering QR code initiative aiming to redefine consumer interaction with the almond industry. Placed in high-traffic areas, the billboard-sized QR Code emphasizes transparency and stewardship in almond cultivation. With already hundreds of scans in just a few m…

1
Episode 54: Hopes for the New Year From Nine Almond Industry Leaders 25:23

8M ago25:23

25:23

This episode is taken from nine different interviews conducted during The Almond Conference last month. People from around the industry were asked to share what’s on top of their minds headed into 2024. You’ll hear highlights from Alicia Rockwell, Bret Sill, Nav Athwal, Joe Palomino, Christine Gemperle, Julie Adams, Ambassador Doug McKalip, Michael…

1
Almond Byte, January 2024: Suez Canal Delays, Great Britain PEC Launched 4:01

8M ago4:01

4:01

Highlights from January's Global Update – from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include information on shipping delays and possible additional costs for cargo avoiding the Suez Canal, the new Great Britain-specific Pre-Export Check program has launched, and the latest update on China facility regi…

1
Episode 53: Thankful for the Last Twenty Years with Richard Waycott 32:22

9M ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, we celebrate the last twenty years of the Almond Board of California under the leadership of Richard Waycott. Waycott joined the Almond Board as President and CEO in 2002. He joined the Journey to reflect on the past couple of decades in almonds and share his hopes for where the industry goes in the future. We discussed the evoluti…

1
Episode 52: Employee Engagement with Jonnalee Dunn 26:24

9M ago26:24

26:24

Almond grower Jonnalee Dunn joins the Journey from Arbuckle, California. Dunn is the growth and development manager at Henderson Farms, which is a 52-person company that farms around 5,000 acres in Northern California. Dunn and her husband also own 120 acres of their own. In today’s episode, Dunn discusses why Henderson Farms prioritizes employee g…

1
Almond Byte: Trade at TAC, Italy Mold and Hulls to China 5:53

9M ago5:53

5:53

Highlights from December's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, include the international trade discussions that took place at The Almond Conference, an update on mold testing at Italian posts, and China has accepted ABC's application to include more almond hulls as animal feed. Lis…

1
Fact Check: Is Nudes Bulletin Toe Tale a Tall Tale”? 6:38

10M ago6:38

6:38

Drew refutes several details about Carrie's broken toe story from episode 28 of Hidden Mickeys. Also, Carrie challenges me (hot garbage editor Victor Figueroa) to find more than four places to put a harp transition and I spank that challenge.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy

1
Ep 28: NUDES BULLETIN 44:36

10M ago44:36

44:36

Natalie says fuck you to A.I. and Bob Iger while discussing the particulars of the latest SAG-AFTRA contract negotiations. The quiet thing is finally said out loud, as the person (Victor Figueroa) who edits the Hidden Mickeys podcast and wrote this blurb you're currently reading is called out for being hot garbage. And remember the time when Carrie…

1
Episode 51: Finding Balance in the Orchard with Christine Gemperle 28:10

10M ago28:10

28:10

Almond grower and Almond Board of California Director Christine Gemperle discusses how she finds balance between conventional farming approaches and ecological processes. She also shares her early experiences with whole orchard recycling, new irrigation systems, cover crops and habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies. Gemperle and he…

1
Marketing Bulletin, November 2023: Prime Time in Stores and GMD TAC Session 4:22

10M ago4:22

4:22

November's Marketing Bulleting from the Almond Board of California includes the details about the Building Global Demand for California Almonds marketing session at The Almond Conference 2023. Find out what will be covered and hear insights from ABC's Emily Fleischmann. Also, hear how Coach Prime and the 'Own Your Prime' campaign are popping up in …

1
Almond Byte, Nov. 2023: Turkey Tariffs, Phosphate Duties and China Trip 3:48

10M ago3:48

3:48

Highlights from November's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at ABC, include increased tariffs on almonds in the Turkey market, the efforts to stop a potential increase in Moroccan phosphate prices and the details on an extended trade delegation to China.By Almond Journey

1
Episode 50: From Grower to Processor With Raj and Taj Samran 27:33

11M ago27:33

27:33

Raj Samran is chief operating officer of Hilltop Ranch, Inc. Taj Samran serves as vice president and handles grower relations for the company while also serving as CEO of Samran & Sons Farming. The Samrans share how their family got their start in growing almonds and how that led to also becoming hullers and processors. They also share what keeps t…

1
Marketing Bulletin, October: New and Proven Tactics in India 3:29

11M ago3:29

3:29

October's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California includes the launch of several tactics this crop year in the Indian market, leveraging the sport of cricket, traditional celebrations, and weddings.By Almond Journey

1
Almond Byte, October 2023: EU Inspections and State of the Union, Decree 248 Update 3:42

11M ago3:42

3:42

Highlights from October's Global Update – produced by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include insights on increased import testing in the European Union (EU), the latest on Decree 248 and new facility registrations, and a recap of the EU's State of the Union address that downplayed the regions Fa…

1
Episode 49: Dick Cunningham and the Ups and Downs of Almonds 24:55

12M ago24:55

24:55

Dick Cunningham has a long history in the almond business as a grower and huller/sheller. Cunningham remains an active member of the Almond Alliance Board of Directors where he serves as chair of their political action committee. In this episode, Cunningham shares his journey, the ups and downs he has experienced over the years, the current challen…

1
Marketing Bulletin, September 2023: Almond Gift Giving and The Mother of All Snacks 3:05

12M ago3:05

3:05

September's Marketing bulletin from the Almond Board of California highlights recent efforts in India around Raksha Bandhan and details the 'Mother of All Snacks' campaign in Germany. The Germany campaign features almonds as a healthy snack rather than for just traditional baking uses.By Almond Journey

1
Episode 48: Hands-On Orchard Management with Dan Clendenin 27:27

12M ago27:27

27:27

Grower Dan Clendenin producer almonds in both Merced and Madera as part of a family partnership with his siblings. Growing up, the family grew fresh market vegetables, and they eventually planted almonds in the late 1970s. Clendenin shares his personal almond journey, his hands-on approach to orchard management and some of the innovative practices …

1
Almond Byte, September 2023: India Tariffs, EU Challenges, Port Worker Contract 4:43

1y ago4:43

4:43

September's Global Update highlights from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Today's Almond Byte covers the removal of retaliatory tariffs on almonds in India, an update on the the Pre-Export Check (PEC) modifications being made for the UK, regulatory and political updates affecting clarity in the E…

1
Episode 47: Postharvest Technology with Bikram Hundal 28:12

1y ago28:12

28:12

Bikram Hundal is the vice president of operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company. Hundal shares how technology is changing the game in almond processing with optical sorters, artificial intelligence, robotics and other advancements. This technology allows for potential opportunities for data to be shared between growers, hullers and pro…

1
Marketing Bulletin, August 2023: Almonds Go Prime Time and ICC Cricket World Cup 3:32

1y ago3:32

3:32

August's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California. A Partnership of Legends: California Almonds + Prime Time California Almonds are going Prime Time! The Almond Board of California (ABC) is launching a new one-of-a-kind partnership of legends with the one and only Coach Prime himself, Deion Sanders. Coach Prime is a legendary, multi-s…

1
Almond Byte, August 2023: Year in Review - Decree 248, EU Challenges and Trade Strategy 3:34

1y ago3:34

3:34

Highlights reviewing the crop season from August's Global Update, from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, in today's Almond Byte. Chinese facility registrations A major challenge this year was implementation of China’s Decree 248 requiring food facilities exporting food to China to finalize online C…

1
Episode 46: Industry’s D.C. Relationships on Display with Brandon Rebiero 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

In this episode, we visit with Brandon Rebiero, co-founder and the head of farming at Gold Leaf Farming. Rebiero, who also serves on the board of directors for The Almond Board of California, discusses a recent trip to Washington, D.C. There, a small group of Almond Board directors and staff met with leaders, regulators and other key partners to di…

1
Ep 27: Natalie and Carrie fulfill their episode promise 4:53

1y ago4:53

4:53

Natalie and Carrie record a fucking episode despite Nat being in Ireland. EnjoyBy Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy

Podcasts Worth a Listen

The Red Bulletin Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide