In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good …
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
AgWell Solar, a division of Nuance Energy, is assisting growers to become more energy efficient with the company’s Osprey PowerPlatform. The ground-mount solar racking system is designed to be smaller …
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
Elections remain open for several board positions for the Almond Board of California. Government Affairs Analyst Bunnie Ibrahim said growers have a week left to make their vote count and …
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom with An Aerial Application
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a recent announcement officially approving the aerial application of ReTain will provide a more focused tool for growers to extend almond …
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
The Almond Board of California is informing growers how vital the five-year census of agriculture data is to the industry, especially for specialty crops. ABC’s Carissa Sauer reminds producers that …
Almond Matters: Extending Almond Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as growers begin to prepare for the upcoming almond bloom, there are products available that have the potential to increase yield …
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
The Food Saftey Modernization Act compliance deadline is here. The Almond Board of California‘s Tim Birmingham said there is an important extension that growers can get to help with that deadline …
Almond Matters: Orchard Protection Techniques
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchard protection techniques to combat pests such as navel orangeworm and peach twig borer rely on a multi-faceted approach. “It’s important …
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
Bloom is around the corner for the almond industry, and it’s vital for the industry to be mindful of the pollination process. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has some …
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor for Merced County David Doll highlights some of the often-overlooked areas of cultivating a young orchard. …
Almond Board: Sanitation a Must for NOW
Sanitation is the basis of a good integrated pest management system for navel orangeworm. UC Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes spoke about the importance of sanitation at this year’s …
Almond Matters: Added Benefits to Peach Twig Borer Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling peach twig borer in almonds can provide added benefits in combatting other pests in the orchard. “It’s important to start …
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
The Almond Board of California announced funding for 2018 research projects. Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Gabriele Ludwig says the research will focus on using everything that’s produced from …
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
As firefighters in Southern California worked to achieve full containment on the Thomas Fire, agricultural officials in Ventura County issued their first estimate of damage to crops and farm structures, …