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California almonds, the state's leading agri- cultural export, are also an economic powerhouse, adding $11 billion to the state's economy and pro- viding 104,000 jobs for Californians. At the same time, through Almond Board of California, almond farm- ers lead the charge to ac- celerate research on sus- tainability topics, such as water management and air quality. Continual im- provements in these ar- eas will enhance sustain- ability efforts of almond farmers, which will bene- fit all of California. During his annual State of the Industry ad- dress at The Almond Con- ference, ABC President and CEO Richard Way- cott expanded on the role of almonds in the Cali- fornia economy. In par- ticular, Waycott focused on the partnerships ABC has developed with sev- eral universities and orga- nizations in California to better understand how al- mond orchards can better impact the environment. "By successfully part- nering with these organi- zations, we've found that one plus one equals three, or four or five," Waycott said in his address. "We have begun to establish these partnerships at lev- els of cooperation that are remarkable. We strive for the same goals, and that is to effect real and mean- ingful change." One such partnership, with ABC, Sustainable Conservation, UC Da- vis and Lawrence Berke- ley National Laboratory, has explored the poten- tial of using groundwa- ter recharge on Cali- fornia's 1 million acres of almond orchards. By overlaying detailed maps of orchards developed by Land IQ, another ABC research partner, it has been determined that 60% of California's al- mond orchards lie on ground that is primed for groundwater recharge. Almond farmers in those areas can take steps in their orchards to help im- prove groundwater levels. "These collaborative relationships are provid- ing multiple and novel op- portunities for progress," continued Waycott. "We'll continue to pursue rela- tionships with other or- ganizations for the bene- fit of almond farmers and the position of the almond industry in California ag- riculture." Waycott addressed al- mond farmers, proces- sors and others involved in the almond business who came together for the 44th time last week to cel- ebrate the successes and partnerships of the Cali- fornia Almond industry. The Almond Conference, the largest almond-only event in the world, is pre- sented by Almond Board of California, and held in Sacramento every year. The Almond Confer- ence is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for members of the almond commu- nity to connect with each other and learn about the science, the products and the trends at the forefront of the global almond com- munity. ALMONDS Cultivating partnerships to benefit all of California CONTRIBUTED A Teco calf table was used at the McCluskey family branding, when Mike used the Lazy W brand on the right hip of the calves. JEAN BARTON "We have begun to establish these partnerships at levels of cooperation that are remarkable. We strive for the same goals, and that is to effect real and meaningful change —RichardWaycot,ABC president and CEO Jean Barton It wasn't raining, but it was cloudy and in the mid- dle 40s when Mike and Kendra McCluskey invited their friends and family to help brand the fall calves. We had over 2 inches of rain in the previous four days, so it was muddy. Accepting the invita- tion were Jimmy Sauve, Kenny Reineman, Quentin Tatro, C J Dempse, Andy Newport, Kevin and Cindy Whelchel, Jim and Kenny Parks, Melissa Simpson, Shay McCluskey. Jenny McCluskey had flown home for Christmas from Arizona State and me, taking pictures. The cows had received their annual vaccinations earlier, when they were in the chute prior to being bred by artificial insemi- nation. The calves received Multimin, the vitamin- mineral injection; Ultra- Choice 8 for preventing the 8-way organisms; In- force 3, the nasal vaccine for prevention of respi- ratory disease caused by BRSV, and IBR, PI3. Pyr- amid 5 prevention of dis- ease caused by bovine rhi- notracheitis, bovine virus diarrhea (Types I and II), bovine parainfluenza-3, and bovine respiratory syncytial virus. Dectomax pour-on for parasites, in- ternal and external. When the branding was concluded, tri tip, hot chili beans, garlic french bread, salad and cookies were en- joyed with the beverages. Cattlemen's Centennial California Cattlemen's Association celebrated their 100 years with a Gala Celebration and over 560 enjoyed the Gala, in the Nugget, Sparks, Nevada the first of the month. It was so much fun see- ing people we haven't seen in years. CCA Past Pres- idents assembled for a photo to commemorate the occasion. There was John Lacey, 1985-86; My- ron Openshaw, 1989- 90; Jerry Hemsted, 1999- 2000; Robert Frost, 2001- 02; Mark Nelson, 2005-06; Bruce Hafenfeld, 2007-08; Tom Talbot, DVM, 2009- 10; Kevin Kester, 2011-12; Tim Koopmann, 2013-14; Billy Flournoy, 2015-16; not in photo was Darrell Sweet, 2003-04. Delighted to say hello to Rosemary Mucklow, Direc- tor Emeritus for the North American Meat Institute. Bill and I had met Rose- mary back in the 1980s when I was on the Cali- fornia Beef Council, and she would represent the meat packers. She was pre- sented the Golden Bull award from CCA at the Gala. We had a red carpet, photo booth, an ice sculp- ture with 100 years, wine and champagne on the ta- ble, and dancing after the prime rib dinner. Traditionally the cattle- women honor their Cow- Belles of the Year with a luncheon at the Poolside Terrace, but 246 had pre- registered and our lun- cheon was moved, since the room couldn't handle that many. Tehama County Cattle- Women's Irene Fuller re- ceived an engraved sil- ver bracelet, when she was presented to the group by TCCW President Linda Borror. California CattleWomen, Inc. was celebrating their 65th year, and good to see several past presidents were able to attend. Jean Rosasco, 1973-74; Karen Rasmussen, 1977-78; Mary- lin Erickson, 1989-90; Jean Barton, 1995-96; Dee Lacey, 1997-98; Lady Bug Doherty, 1999-2000; Karen Sweet, 2001-02; Joan Hem- sted, 2003-04; Judy Ah- mann, 2007-08; Mela- nie Fowle, 2010-12; Sheila Bowen, 2015-16. Harvey Camacho The Rodeo world and California High School Ro- deo including District 1 lost a good friend when Harvey Camacho passed away. Friends from long distances as well as from Red Bluff packed the High Point Assembly Church for his Celebration of Life and later, the Red Bluff Elks Lodge, as we remembered Harvey. Earlier Harvey Cama- cho was recognized in Las Vegas, when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo an- nouncer called his name in the traditional Memo- rial Night ceremony. He was also remembered dur- ing the Red Bluff Round- Up reception and at the Growney Brothers Rodeo gathering. In 1985 and 1986 he worked the WNFR as Timed Event Superinten- dent, the first two years it was held in Las Vegas. Harvey was a Field Flag- ger at many of the early CHSRA state finals held in Quincy and he would con- tinue to help at our rodeos after Debbie and his sons Colby and Trace had grad- uated from High School Rodeo. Debbie had been timer. It was 1982 when I first met Joe Baumgartner, the PRCA Hall of Fame Bull Fighter. He was a teen- ager learning to be a bull fighter. Harvey had the roping stock and John Growney had some buck- ing horses and bulls at Quincy. The families camped be- tween the livestock barns and you could always find ice tea at the Wilson camp, and water fights on hot af- ternoons. The kids used their family ranch horses for their events. Harvey was a Red Bluff Round-Up director for 29 years, serving on the exec- utive board, chairman of the livestock committee, and the grand entry com- mittee. We will miss you, Har- vey Camacho. Winter Dinner I am encouraging you to put 6 p.m. Jan. 7 at Tehama District Fairground on your calendar. It will be the Tehama County Cattlemen's 65th annual Winter Dinner with Vic Woolery Prime Rib din- ner for only $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Members of the TCCA/ TCCW Winter Dinner com- mittee are gathering items for the 14th Ag-Scholarship Fundraiser featuring a live auction with J.C. Niesen, Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, as auctioneer. Bill Borror has donated a black walnut, hand crafted coffee table. J P Ranch Ro- deo will be January 20- 21 at the fairgrounds, and 10 full pass tickets will be in the live auction. Tony's Custom Meats will have a Gift Basket of smoked meat with beef and pork. Western Impressions, Carol Enos has donated a cowhide leather purse and visor. Red Bluff Bull and Geld- ing Sale gave a merchan- dise basket with two tick- ets to the Red Bluff Gelding Sale. Box seats at the Red Bluff Round-Up in April will be in the auction. Tehama Angus Ranch will again offer a 40 lb. box of premium Angus beef to the lucky bidder. Jean Barton has been writing her column in the Daily News since the early 1990s. She can be reached by e-mail at jbarton2013@ gmail.com. Branding day at the McCluskey ranch It wasn't raining, but it was cloudy and in the middle 40s when Mike and Kendra McCluskey invited their friends and family to help brand the fall calves. STOVEJUNCTION The TheNorthState'spremiersupplierofstoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat9am-5pm• ClosedSun&Mon Now Carrying! 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