In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, dormant sprays are an integral part of keeping pest problems at bay in orchards. Managing pests such as peach twig borer …
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
Thousands of industry members participated in the 2020 Almond Conference put on by the Almond Board of California (ABC) in early December. ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said …
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
There is a sense of industry optimism as 2021 comes to a close. Despite several challenges related to COVID and logistical complications, almond growers have endured. Overall, the almond industry …
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
Land IQ has continued its work to provide a better understanding of almond production in California through detailed acreage reports. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been collaborating with …
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent storm systems have provided an opportunity to get the most efficacy out of residual herbicides. Most areas of California …
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will likely have made their applications to get in front of Marestail and fleabane at this point in the season. …
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the …
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind …
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
Preregistration for next week’s 2021 Almond Conference is still available, as well as tickets for the various conference events. Along with multiple educational tracks, the conference will feature distinguished keynote …
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds …
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
Heading into the winter months means that most growers will be making their plans for the season ahead. Considerations are made for what types of weed pressures and disease problems …
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
Thanksgiving can serve as a time to acknowledge the underlying almond industry resilience in making it through a hard year of challenges. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard …
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put a holiday spin on the annual Mummy Shake Contest to highlight the importance of winter sanitation. Traditionally, the contest has consisted of …
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
All of agriculture has been struggling with export delays, but the challenges have been particularly difficult for the almond industry. Export markets are especially important for almond growers, with the …