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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Nuts & Grapes”

Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds

Jim Rogers August 7, 2020 Nuts & Grapes, Radio Reports

Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are relatively …

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Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option

Jim Rogers August 5, 2020 Nuts & Grapes

Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean said there is a large section of …

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Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA

Jim Rogers August 3, 2020 Nuts & Grapes

Pistachio acreage has blossomed in Northern California over the last several years, and advisors believe for several reasons. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean serves Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties …

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Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood

Brian German July 8, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

Researchers have been working on a project to get a better understanding of a viticulture issue now known as Sudden Vine Collapse (SVC). Initially discovered in the Lodi area, the …

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California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds

Brian German July 7, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers.  The California Almond Objective …

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California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19

Jim Rogers June 26, 2020 Nuts & Grapes

California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco, …

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Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive

Jim Rogers June 9, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes, Radio Reports

AgNet West has learned more about the two loads of almonds that were stolen by criminals last week. The loads were taken from Kern County and criminals used a fictitious pickup …

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Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops

Jim Rogers June 5, 2020 Nuts & Grapes, Radio Reports

Fake drivers have made off with loads of almonds in the past two weeks, and leaders are warning operations to be vigilant. The Western Agricultural Processors Association is reporting that …

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Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape

Brian German May 20, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

Support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service will allow important smoke exposure research to move forward to better understand the effect that smoke has on grapes.  Industry …

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USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year

Brian German May 13, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting another record almond crop for California, marking the fifth year in a row of record-breaking crop numbers. …

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Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019

Brian German April 27, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

According to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2019 saw another increase in California almond acres.  USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) found that acreage grew by 10 …

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Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios

Brian German April 24, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

Although a relatively new pest for pistachio growers, Gill’s mealybug has been shown to be a significant concern for the industry. The pest has proved to be problematic due to …

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2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May

Jim Rogers March 10, 2020 Industry News, Nuts & Grapes

The Almond Alliance of California is hosting the 2020 Almond Festival at the State Capital from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 on the West Steps of …

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Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer

Jim Rogers February 28, 2020 Industry News, Nuts & Grapes

MODESTO, Calif. — The Almond Board of California (ABC) announces the promotion of Josette Lewis, Ph.D., to Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) from her present position of Director, Agricultural Affairs, which …

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