Camera technology is driving robotic sorting innovations in the almond industry. A Bratney Companies machine that debuted at the Almond Board of California’s annual conference a few years ago is …
Combining Detection Methods for HLB
Indirect testing could help catch huanglongbing disease early in a citrus tree, but experts recommend using a combination of detection methods for management of the disease.
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
Large crowds again attended University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Statewide Pistachio Day in Visalia. This years session was expanded to a full day of information and …
Spreading Vine Mealybug Populations
Although they don’t move very fast, spreading vine mealybug populations can be aided by several factors.
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
By David Boule’ This winter growing season marks the 140th anniversary since the Washington navel orange was first picked and enjoyed in California. Its success and heritage – by way …
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
The Almond Board is helping the industry with new regulations for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs. Sabrina Hill has more.
Determining Early Detection Threshold for HLB
Early detection methods for huanglongbing (HLB) infected trees are a possibility but the methods aren’t 100% accurate. How much inaccuracy are growers willing to take?
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in …
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
Many people believe California will see problems from a port shutdown again in the future and starting communications now may help out the process then.
Sanitation Key for NOW, No Matter the Nut
It’s well known now that navel orangeworm (NOW) isn’t just a pest in almonds anymore and sanitation is the key for walnut producers to help reduce next season’s NOW pressure.
Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth in 2015
The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds.
Mealybug Species a Rising Concern for Growers
A mealybug species and its reproductive characteristics is a rising concern for grape producers in California.
Feed a Bee
Cathy Isom tells us about the national campaign creating quite a buzz for honey bees. You may recall Bayer CropScience launched the Feed a Bee campaign last year. A major …
Almond Board: Almond Video Teaches About Lifecycle
Crunching into an almond, it’s hard to imagine the journey that little nut took to make its way to your mouth. Learn about almonds’ many stages, abundance of natural beauty …