Post-Bloom Nutrition: As California tree crops move out of bloom and into early fruit development, nutrition strategies shift toward supporting crop set, nut fill, and long-term orchard health. In a …
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales …
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent USA, the makers of Seize IGR for long-lasting scale control. Early spring is a narrow window where the right decisions can …
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
When it comes to tree crop nutrition, what growers did last season can have a major impact on what they see in the orchard today. In a recent Agronomic Minute, …
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
As California tree crops move into the critical bloom window, nutrition decisions and timing remain top priorities for growers. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for …
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent USA, the makers of Seize IGR for long-lasting scale control. As the new season approaches, in this episode of The Growing …
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute, …
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
In this episode of the Agronomic Minute by UPL, we’re joined by Kendall Johnson to break down why bloom is the most critical window for disease prevention in almonds, when …
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
In this episode of The Growing Edge, we connect with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., to explore what could be a banner year for walnut growers, …
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar, …
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just …
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
Moroccan Delegation Engages with California Almond Industry In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by …
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing …