Nut News with Select Harvest

Nut News: The Changing Dynamics and Trends in The Almond Industry

Alan Burwell, VP of Marketing and Innovation, Select Harvest USA, stopped by this episode of Nut News to provide his thoughts on the changes happening in consumer behavior regarding almonds and the innovations driving the industry as a whole. Almond production has risen over the past 10 to 15 years, and Burwell sees a…

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Nut News: At 2018 Crop Year-End, Prices Are on the Rise

Nut News: At 2018 Crop Year-End, Prices Are on the Rise With global demand for almonds strong, prices are on the rise as 2018’s crop year, which just ended July 31, saw record high numbers shipped out and record low numbers of carryout inventory. On today’s episode of Nut News, Bob Nunes, CEO for…

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Nut News: The Short Term Looks Positive for Almonds after April 2019 Almond Position Report

On this episode of Nut News with host Tyler Kern, Bob Nunes, CEO of Select Harvest USA, revealed good news for April 2019 almond shipments after the release of the month’s Almond Position Report. Almonds set a new record high this month with 177 million pounds shipped, a 0.3 percent increase over the prior…

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Nut News: The March 2019 Almond Position Report with Select Harvest USA

While almond shipments in March 2019 did not top the record shipping month seen at the same time last year, Select Harvest USA CEO Bob Nunes says shipping and sales for almonds are healthy this month. He attributes this to strong demand from an Indian holiday and steadying European prices. On Nut News, Nunes…

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Nut News: The Almond Harvest in a Nutshell with Bob Nunes of Select Harvest USA

Five billion. That is how many almonds were estimated by the National Agriculture Service to be in last year’s harvest, but the number was actually more like 2.7 billion. This year, with 1.3 million acres of almonds planted, it’s a waiting game to see what the yield will be. On today’s episode of Nut…

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Data Centers Are Emerging as Key Players in Grid Stability
March 22, 2025

As energy systems face increasing strain from rising demand and the transition to renewables, flexibility is becoming the new gold standard for grid reliability. Surprisingly, data centers—once seen solely as power-hungry infrastructure—are stepping up to meet the challenge. With the ability to rapidly reduce consumption or activate standby power during price spikes or grid emergencies,…

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The Power of Embracing Change in Small-Town America
March 22, 2025

As innovation spreads beyond urban centers, small towns are increasingly finding themselves at the forefront of economic transformation. Whether it’s a tech company setting up shop or a new industry planting roots, these shifts present a rare chance for rural communities to redefine their futures. But opportunity alone isn’t enough—it takes local leadership, a collaborative…

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Embracing the Cold: A Smarter Path for Sustainable Data Centers
March 21, 2025

As the digital economy accelerates, so does the need for sustainable infrastructure to support it. Data centers, the engines behind our connected world, consume enormous amounts of energy—especially for cooling. Traditional methods rely heavily on electricity and water, straining both the environment and the bottom line. But companies like Applied Digital are reimagining what’s possible…

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Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: February 2025 Update
March 21, 2025

As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push technological boundaries, the demand for powerful, efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever. In February 2025, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center marked significant progress in meeting that demand. The team announced that ELN02 has officially powered on its first lineup, a major step toward full-scale…

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