New rootstocks can take some time for growers to see their true characteristics, and one almond rootstock is showing some water sensitivity. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Two Species of Borer in California
Researchers have proved that there are two different species of the polyphagous shot hole borer in Southern California, but the two types have similar characteristics. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
At the avocado grower seminar series on the central coast, organizer and San Luis Obispo Cooperative Extension County Director Mary Bianchi wanted to bring in a wide variety of industry …
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
A new phase of band canker related to botryosphaeria has increased concern in northern California almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the new phase has cankers reaching …
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
California Association of Pest Control Advisors held workshops on nutrient management in Atascadero and Fresno. Compass Minerals spoke to pest control advisors in Fresno about the relationship between potassium and …
Agri View: Organic Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing in today’s Agri View. Organic Home Grown Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB) positive trees near the initial HLB find …
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
In today’s Almond Update, we hear what tools the Almond Board of California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
Warmer winters are also contributing to the high navel orangeworm pressure that experts believe almond growers will see this year. As less moisture and higher, low-temperature thresholds continue from the …
New Phase of Band Cankers
Almond growers in the northern part of the state are noticing some abnormal cankers up high in their trees and experts say it’s a new phase of band canker they …
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
The early season isn’t the only reason Navel orangeworm pressure is expected to be high this year as the lack of winter moisture is fueling fast growth. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
Soil profiles can change over time. Advisors are seeing some weak areas in northern California orchards and checking your soil profiles first. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
The bagrada bug has spread across California, and the wide range of hosts for the bug is concerning to a lot of the state’s producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Almond Board: Managing Rain During Harvest
There’s a possibility of rain toward the end of almond harvest season, and growers will need to manage things accordingly. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Sponsored …