{"podcast":{"title":"Almond Journey","slug":"almond-journey-2535631","podcast_index_feed_id":2535631,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/almond-journey/","website_url":"https://almond-journey.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1c63098-d1b2-4909-9808-f57b1fe2ab5b/ES1wEOQwa_ooqRaZNxqPs0Iy.png","author":"Almond Journey","episode_count":165,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T02:21:37.441696+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/almond-journey-2535631"},"episode":{"title":"Almond Byte, March 2026: Strait of Hormuz Ripples: Trade, Tariffs & USDA Updates","slug":"almond-byte-march-2026-strait-of-hormuz-ripples-trade-tariffs-usda-updates","published_at":"2026-03-12T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/almond-journey-2535631/almond-byte-march-2026-strait-of-hormuz-ripples-trade-tariffs-usda-updates","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/almond-journey-2535631","url":"https://almond-journey.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a1ece0df-3814-405e-b58c-4b23ec6ade90.mp3","summary":"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 of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor linking Gulf ports to global markets. We also share a quick roundup of the latest tariff and trade updates, including emerging reciprocal trade frameworks, USMCA joint review preparations, and the Administration’s 2026 trade policy agenda. Finally, we touch on USDA’s reorganization timeline and preview ABC’s April delegation trip to Washington, D.C.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":294,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/almond-journey-2535631/episodes/almond-byte-march-2026-strait-of-hormuz-ripples-trade-tariffs-usda-updates/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/almond-journey-2535631/almond-byte-march-2026-strait-of-hormuz-ripples-trade-tariffs-usda-updates.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}