In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have an opportunity to get good weed control with bloom around the corner. Preventative control measures such as preemergent …
Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday
The Almond Board of California is holding a series of training coined ‘Training Tuesdays’ for the new year. The next training, January 19, will focus on bloom disease and irrigation …
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, developing a disease management program is essential for ensuring the health of trees. Making adequate preparations will help with the efficiency …
Almond Matters: Addressing Scale Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the dormant season allows growers time to put their scale management plans into action. A solid dormant control program can play …
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke …
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
California nuts growers looking for other avenues for disease management have a new tool available to them. As bacterial and fungal issues continue exhibiting more resistance to certain products it …
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
The almond industry chugged along in 2020 finishing the year on an incredible note. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said between Covid-19 vaccine news and how …
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
The virtual Almond Conference compiled some impressive stats and may provide an opportunity for events to come. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott reviewed the conference with AgNet West, …
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers …
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, healthy soils go a long way in ensuring healthy trees. Soil profiles play a crucial role in how trees perform. Maintaining …
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water …
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
The 2020 Virtual Almond Conference is underway. Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott, Chair Kent Stenderup, and Vice-Chair Brian Wahlbrink attempted to tackle summarizing a turbulent 2020 at the State …
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
The Virtual 2020 Almond Conference is next week and the Almond Board of California has confirmed some well-known and highly respected names to headline their general sessions. ABC’s Senior Director …
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are working on making all the necessary 2021 crop preparations. Taking appropriate action early in the season can mitigate the …