11 Dec 2019 --- The Almond Board of California (ABC) is investing US$5.9 million in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices as California almond farmers continue their long history of using research as the catalyst to evolve their methods. With this commitment, the California almond community has invested US$89 million in research since 1973 to build a foundation of knowledge on responsible farming practices, food quality and safety and almonds' impact on health.