In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling mites becomes even more important as temperatures begin to rise throughout the state. Monitoring efforts have been taking place for …
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Prevention Approaches
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull rot prevention methods are going to be the most effective approach for ensuring almond trees remain safe from damage that …
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the late spring rains may cause increased Alternaria pressure this year. Even in orchards that do not have a history of …
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, sustainability goals have been announced to push the almond industry to continue their efforts of environmental stewardship. Director for Sustainability and …
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant identification is an essential factor in planning any kind of ant management strategies. Monitoring for and identifying ant species that …
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, almond crop conditions appear to be in good standing as summer approaches. This year had significantly more rainfall than last season …
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, advocating on behalf of the industry can be as easy as simply sharing farm stories on social media. The almond industry …
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the overall effectiveness of winter sanitation efforts will begin to come to light as temperatures warm up and growers consider their …
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, springtime monitoring plays a critical role in the overall success of an orchard. As rainy weather patterns dissipate for the season …
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, increasing the number of sustainable practices that are being implemented in orchards is helping to improve the overall industry in a …
Almond Matters: Effective Mite Control with An Insect Growth Regulator
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, using an insect growth regulator to control pests such as twospotted spider mites and Pacific mites requires appropriate timing for applications …
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Mite Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as temperatures start to heat up its important for growers to be prepared with their mite control programs. Diligent monitoring for …
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, agricultural education plays an important role in providing students who may not be familiar with agriculture an opportunity to learn more …
Almond Matters: Getting Active with Fungicide Treatments
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fungicide treatments appear to be increasingly important this season to combat the conditions created by California’s wet weather. The amount of …