A longstanding wine industry report stated that the next five years wouldn’t be a smooth ride. Silicon Valley Bank has produced the State Of The Wine Industry Report for 18 consecutive …
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
Letting up on your navel orangeworm management program in pistachios based on your last season experience isn’t a good idea. NOW damage and management was, of course, a large part of …
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
A familiar foe to grape producers is back on the radar as a few reports of grapeleaf skeletonizer are coming out of the Central Coast. The western grapeleaf skeletonizer (WGLS) was first found in California back …
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards to …
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of …
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
Some unexpected, secondary impacts of the chaotic trade relationship between the U.S. and China are appearing in the international table grape market. Increased tariffs placed on American agricultural goods, combined …
Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial
Further research proved that some of the sterile moths in the pilot navel orangeworm project were successful. Tests evaluating the trial that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio and almond orchards …
NOW Sterile Moths Not Performing Well
The sterile moths aiming to help curb navel orangeworm (NOW) populations aren’t performing very well on a small-scale. Research is following the project that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio orchards. “Anytime …
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to see …
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
The almond industry remains committed to continuous improvement, setting industry goals for continued success and responsible production going forward. The ambitious Almond Orchard 2025 Goals were highlighted during the state …
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Starting to Show Characteristics
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as time goes on and the more the industry produces. Independence is the most popular self-fertile variety in the industry with enough time and …
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
In 61 years as a Farm Bureau member, Sutter County farmer James Marler has served in numerous leadership roles in county and statewide organizations. His dedication to volunteer efforts on …
Almond Update: Consumer Panel Positive About Ag, Still Need Education
The Almond Board of California had a blind consumer panel at this year’s almond conference and their overall opinion about agriculture was surprisingly good. Yara North America Regional Sales Manager …
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director …