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Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Central Valley almond farmers are losing the battle to a widespread rodent infestation that’s caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to crops throughout the region, impacting the entire ...

Houston Wilson, a researcher with the Kearney Agricultural Research Center, walks through an almond orchard in Central California in 2024. (Gary Kazanjian / For The Times) Almond growers across ...

Avola, set in the heart of Sicily’s Ionian coast, might be unknown to many at first glance. But behind its humble name lies the beating heart of a successful business, where the almonds produced are ...

California almond growers are on track for their second-largest harvest in history, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture projecting a 2025 crop of 3 billion meat pounds, up 10 percent from last ...

The USDA projected California almond orchards to yield 2,160 pounds per acre, which would be the best mark since 2021. That’s contributing to a large harvest forecast this season. (Courtesy Almond ...

The 2024 California almond crop was the third largest ever for the industry and the 2025 harvest is expected to top that by 3%, coming in at 2.8 billion pounds. (Courtesy California Almond Board) ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Almond milk is a plant-based milk and a stellar milk substitute. It’s high in vitamin E, it might help you lose weight and lower your ...