Determining exactly what freeze damage the almond industry will see from frigid temperatures during bloom won’t be possible until the end of the season, if at all. Yara’s Director of …
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
It’s been a different winter for almond growers this season. What started out to be a dry turned in some growers needing to apply water for frost protection, followed by …
Almond Matters: Foliar Disease Protection
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the most effective means for foliar disease protection relies on careful monitoring combined with a management plan that alternates products to …
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
Mating disruption is becoming a viable option for navel orangeworm management. UC Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor David Haviland has been researching the practice with impressive results for some …
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent rainfall throughout the state has increased the importance of fungicides and preventative measures. The wet weather in late February, …
Almond Update: Fighting Domestic Skepticism
The Almond Board of California said they continued to see apprehension with North American consumers in 2017. ABC’s Director of North America, Molly Spence, said that sentiment lessens the value …
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the use of drones during bloom can help make orchard monitoring more efficient. Reducing the amount of time it takes to …
Almond Update: Don’t Forget About Bee Water and Removal
The almond industry is in the middle of the bloom season and there is plenty of best management practices for growers to do while the pollinators are still foraging. ABC’s …
Almond Matters: Timely Applications to Extend Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, this years early bloom means that timely applications of products like ReTain will be important to extend bloom. Several areas of …
Almond Update: Biggest Changes for ILRP Program
Another deadline for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program is around the corner, March 1. AgNet West talked to East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition Executive Director Parry Klassen at the Almond …
Coldwell Solar Displays Energy Savings at World Ag Expo
AgNet West spoke with Director of Ag Project Development for Coldwell Solar Jamie Logan at the at the 51st World Ag Expo taking place at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. …
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
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 …