In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are looking at another fungicide treatment for their orchards after the recent storm system brought varying levels of rainfall to …
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2020 Subjective Almond Forecast, and it showed an over 17 percent increase in production over last season. Almond Board of California President and …
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that 2020 will be a strong crop year for California growers. Director of Member Relations for Blue Diamond Growers, …
Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product
As the 2020 growing season progresses, the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding farmers and applicators about knowing their surroundings when applying pesticides. Tim Joseph of Landis International representing Mitsui Chemicals …
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as temperatures warm up growers will want to begin their programs for ant management. When soil temperatures begin to rise that …
Almond Update: Pending Elections and Pandemic Market Update
Farming continues as states begin to look at opening back up from the COVID-19 pandemic. That means routine elections are also continuing for the Almond Board of California. One grower …
Growing Matters: Label Rate and Applicator Training Importance
Using the exact label rate for products is vital for growers and applicators. The BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding the industry that not doing so can …
Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve
The sterile insect technique (SIT) for helping to control navel orangeworm (NOW) in nut crops continues to progress. Sterile moths are being released in almond and pistachio test plots and …
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, getting a postemergence herbicide application done when weeds first begin to appear is going to be an important component for successful …
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
Pesticide applications are picking up as seasons progress across the country. The BeSure campaign, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is pointing out the communication that needs to …
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
Producers are still working to feed the nation during these unprecedented times, and the Field Outreach and Education team at the Almond Board of California knows they need to assist …
Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications
The BeSure! program, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is reminding growers about the importance of following product usage directions. Syngenta’s Garrett Gilcrease said labels are living documents that can …
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education Tom …
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many growers are in the midst of implementing a fungicide plan. The recent storms that have come through much of California …