Dormancy breaking materials can help growers overcome a variety of issues related to challenges pertaining to chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri has been …
Almond Update: Agenda Set for Pest Management Summit
The schedule has been finalized for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Summit next week. Hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC), the event will take …
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
Cotton growers have a new option for fighting tarnished plant bugs and thrips. Bayer’s cotton trait ThryvOn™ Technology is the industry’s first biotech trait to provide season-long protection against tarnished …
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL …
Almond Matters: On the Brink of Almond Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bees are in the orchards with almond bloom on the horizon. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said …
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
Pest management approaches and best practices are constantly evolving, whether it be new technologies or new materials. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is persistently involved in working to improve …
California Chill Report: Facilitating Bloom Synchronization to Boost Yields
Bloom synchronization in pistachio orchards is an important component of maximizing the potential for pollination. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri has been looking at pistachio …
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating issue for almond growers. Infections can result in up to a 20 percent loss of yield. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie …
California Chill Report: Helping Pistachio Yield in Low Chill Conditions
Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri has been working on a project related to bloom synchronization in pistachio orchards. Part of the multi-year trial has included …
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a pest management summit in Modesto on February 21. Along with the Almond Conference, ABC hosts four summit events each year to …
Almond Matters: Educational Meetings Help to Inform Growers and Developers
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, educational meetings play an important role in keeping industry members informed. They also serve as important opportunities for product developers to …
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. A formal announcement for the election will be made in …
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
Extension Specialist in Orchard Systems in the Department of Plant Science at UC Davis, Giulia Marino has been working to more thoroughly understand chill accumulation in cherry trees. The main …
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, …