The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, ‘RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,’ …
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will be watching weather forecasts in the coming weeks waiting for the coming bloom period. Weather conditions have been generally …
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
California started 2022 off with much-needed rain events, which could ultimately lead to higher levels of grape diseases. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith explained that last year’s dry conditions …
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
Mating disruption is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to address issues of navel orangeworm (NOW). A breakout session during the 2021 Almond Conference focused exclusively …
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bloom is a few weeks away and growers are finishing up their dormancy programs in orchards. Sanitation efforts and dormant applications …
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop …
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has worked with other collaborators to develop a new resource for growers interested in groundwater recharge. Released at The Almond Conference 2021, the new …
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has named the winner of this year’s Mummy Shake Contest, which underscores the value of winter sanitation. ABC made some changes to the competition …
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
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. …