A grower in the Turlock area is having success with mitigating navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. Cortez Grower Dennis Yotsuya explained his experience with the mass trapping of NOW females in …
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., managing pests will become even more critical with the changing weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
New industry reports show that almond acreage in California declined for the first time in more than 25 years in 2022. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicated …
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Deadline May 25
The election deadline for the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Board of Directors is coming up in a few weeks. Ballots were officially mailed out to growers on April 21. …
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest management in tree nuts has been particularly challenging this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
Almond Update: Workshop Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Irrigation
The irrigation workshop series that began in Orland will continue in Modesto on Thursday, May 4. Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshops are designed to …
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
Last week the 2023 class of the Almond Leadership Program (ALP) spent two days in the Central Valley visiting multiple agribusinesses. Co-sponsored by the Almond Board of California and Bayer …
Almond Matters: Tough Year for Disease Pressure
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease pressure is likely going to be more problematic for growers this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., …
Almond Update: Irrigation Workshop Series Kicks Off in Orland
An irrigation workshop series hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC) and UC Cooperative Extension will kick off April 20. The first edition of the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling …
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Alternaria management could prove exceptionally difficult this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said environmental conditions …
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
The Indian market continues to be a main focus for the Almond Board of California (ABC). After doubling shipments between 2016 and 2021, India remains the top export market for …
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Supporting FFA Coming Up in May
The Almond Leadership Program’s (ALP) annual golf tournament is coming up at the Dragonfly Golf Course in Madera in May. Funds that are raised through the event all go to …
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., perennial grasses can create a host of problems for growers if left unchecked. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., …
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
Leaffooted bug can create a host of problems for California almond growers. Their needle-like mouthparts pierce almond shells and damage the kernel. The pests can bring fungal pathogens into almonds, …