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Episodes 165

Avg. Duration 18m

Activity Highly Active

Since Apr 2021

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

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Episodic

Consistency

49%

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About This Podcast

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 spark a connection or idea you can use in your own journey. That’s why we want to feature these stories of innovation, resilience, and community.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 100: A Brief History of California Almonds

Jun 10, 2026 25m

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…

Episode 99: Economics and Agronomics with Mel Machado

May 27, 2026 31m

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…

Almond Byte, May 2026: Trade Shifts, Middle East Disruptions and USDA Funding

May 21, 2026 6m

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,…

Episode 98: Irrigation Resources with Tom Devol

May 06, 2026 27m

Irrigation and technology advisor Tom Devol has been helping growers with their irrigation system needs for years and he joined the Journey to discuss a couple of important resources that are freely…

Marketing Bulletin: Almonds in Campus Dining, Where Tastes Are Shaped at Scale

Apr 30, 2026 9m

College and university dining isn’t just feeding students, it’s shaping tastes at scale. In April’s Marketing Bulletin, ABC’s Ann Solo explains why campus operators can turn small ingredient choices…

Almond Byte, April 2026: Tariffs, Trade Deal Details, and Geopolitics

Apr 24, 2026 6m

Highlights from April’s Global Update breaks down the latest tariff and framework agreement updates, what Japan’s Year 2 Pre-Test changes mean for shipments and reconditioning, and the newest signals…

Episode 97: Almond Industry Overview with BOD Chair Bob Silveira

Apr 17, 2026 33m

ABC Board Chair Bob Silveira joined the Journey to reflect on his many years in the almond industry, addressing issues with the almond carryout, the prospect of gene-edited trees and his thoughts on…

Episode 96: U.S. Headwinds and Marketing Trends with Laura Morin

Mar 24, 2026 30m

In this episode of The Almond Journey Podcast, ABC’s Laura Morin unpacks the significant headwinds facing the U.S. almond market, from declining snack category sales to broader economic pressures…

Almond Byte, March 2026: Strait of Hormuz Ripples: Trade, Tariffs & USDA Updates

Mar 12, 2026 4m

In March’s Almond Byte, we break down fast-moving geopolitical and policy developments that could ripple into almond trade flows. We start with the Israel-Iran conflict and disruption in the Strait…

Episode 95: Global Trade with Krista Dickson and Lindsay Tello

Mar 09, 2026 25m

Trade experts Krista Dickson and Lindsay Tello join the Journey to discuss the current trade situation and the outlook for 2026. Dickson is a partner at DTB AgriTrade based in Washington, D.C. She…

S1 Marketing Bulletin: Turning German-Winter Stillness into Almond-Powered Motion

Mar 06, 2026 7m

Winter in Germany slows everything down — but it also opened the door to a creative opportunity for California Almonds. In this month’s Marketing Bulletin, hear how the Almond Board of California…

S1E94 Episode 94: State of the Almond Industry with Clarice Turner

Feb 18, 2026 24m

Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Clarice Turner joins the Journey to discuss the state of the almond industry. She discusses the current economic realities in the almond industry,…

Almond Byte, February 2026: Global Tradeshows and Tariff Updates

Feb 12, 2026 6m

From global trade shows to major tariff and trade developments, ABC’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team breaks down what matters most in highlights from their February Global Update. Tune…

Episode 93: Honeybees and Pollination with Dr. Elina Lastro Niño

Jan 30, 2026 29m

Dr. Elina Lastro Niño joins the Journey to share some of the latest research on honeybees and pollination. Dr. Niño is a professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis with a focus on apiculture. She…

Episode 92: 2026 Outlook - Nine Perspectives from Around the Almond Industry

Jan 16, 2026 20m

People from around the industry join the Almond Journey Podcast at The Almond Conference 2025. We asked each of them to share what’s on the top of their minds headed into 2026. In this episode,…

Almond Byte, December 2025: Latest on Trade, EU Deal, Japan Protocol and Tariffs

Dec 18, 2025 5m

The December Almond Byte brings you a global look at trade and market access momentum for almonds, from ABC’s participation in the USDA T.R.U.M.P. Mission to Brussels, to fresh tariff framework…

Episode 91: Growth and Opportunity in the Almond Industry with Mallvinder Kahal

Dec 08, 2025 33m

Mallvinder Kahal joins the Journey to share some of his unique experiences as an almond grower, processor and handler. Kahal is based in Madera County where he farms and started Atlas Almonds in…

Episode 90: Farming, Fertilizer and Family Dynamics with Lee Erickson

Nov 21, 2025 29m

Lee Erickson joined the Journey to discuss his almond story and experiences buying and building a fertilizer company. We also talk about his industry involvement and lessons learned while working…

Marketing Bulletin: Almond Board’s Data-Driven Strategy Sparks Innovation in China

Nov 10, 2025 6m

California almonds are making waves in China’s healthy snacking revolution, thanks to a dynamic partnership with Tmall — the country’s largest e-commerce platform. By leveraging the power of key…

Episode 89: The Economics of Stewardship with Kabir Tumber

Nov 05, 2025 23m

Kabir Tumber joined the Journey to discuss his background in economics and retail, and how that informs him in his current role in supply chain strategy at Blue Diamond Growers. Tumber grew up on a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Almond Journey have?

Almond Journey has published 165 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Almond Journey still active?

Almond Journey is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 18m.

How do I contact Almond Journey for sponsorship or guest appearances?