Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase.
Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure
Bud failure in the almond industry has been documented for many years and experts have proven that extreme heat during the growing season can increase that occurrence.
New Peanut Variety-part 1
Cathy Isom tells us how those peanuts in your favorite candy could soon be good for you heart. New Peanut-part 1
Almond Board: Nominations for Almond Achievement Award
It’s time to nominate someone for the Almond Achievement Award. Manager of Industry Relations for the Almond Board, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the award.
European Grapevine Moth Report Shows Success
Wine country leaders will present a report on the European grapevine moth in Northern California, and the stats show significant progress.
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
A portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) following the detection of 4 adult Medflies in the La Mesa area. The …
Creative Marketing Catching Consumer’s Eye
Some growers are starting to get creative when it comes to crop production and marketing, to stay up to date with consumer trends in stores.
Almond Variety Sees Higher Bud Failure
Some almond varieties saw more bud failure this year, and the lineage of the tree has something to do with it.
Dry Trees Key for Canker Management
Controlling irrigation in almond orchards is the only way to manage band canker connected to botryosphaeria.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 14
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Dealing with drought in Texas, feeding …
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan.
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue.
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why harvest sampling is a good idea. Sabrina Hill reports.
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
The importance of monitoring pests has increased over the last few years as prolonged weather events have resulted in abnormal pest pressures.