The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects the 2023 almond crop to be down about three percent from last year. Almond Board of California President and CEO …
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
A grower in the Turlock area is having success with mitigating navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. Cortez Grower Dennis Yotsuya explained his experience with the mass trapping of NOW females in …
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., managing pests will become even more critical with the changing weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
Spring is a vital time for protecting pollinators. and the BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers keep these important insects protected.. The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, …
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Deadline May 25
The election deadline for the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Board of Directors is coming up in a few weeks. Ballots were officially mailed out to growers on April 21. …
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest management in tree nuts has been particularly challenging this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition offers tips for growers to help protect pollinators. The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, both effectiveness and potential impact on the environment must be …
Almond Update: Workshop Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Irrigation
The irrigation workshop series that began in Orland will continue in Modesto on Thursday, May 4. Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshops are designed to …
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
Vineyard conditions this year have been much wetter than average, bringing more risk of disease. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said infections can occur during bloom …
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads …
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
There’s a campaign to help growers “be sure” about their stewardship. The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is marking its fifth anniversary. Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed …
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
Last week the 2023 class of the Almond Leadership Program (ALP) spent two days in the Central Valley visiting multiple agribusinesses. Co-sponsored by the Almond Board of California and Bayer …
Almond Matters: Tough Year for Disease Pressure
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease pressure is likely going to be more problematic for growers this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., …
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Crops from Spider Mites
Spider mites are problematic pests for a variety of different crops. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Katie Driver said that the pest can be particularly difficult to control. …