…Pistachio Growers, 9 River Park Place East, Suite 410, Fresno, CA 93720 SACRAMENTO COUNTY: November 5, 2014 (Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am University of Phoenix, 2860 Gateway Oaks…
California Crop Weather
…remained active. Nut Crops Walnut, almond, and pistachio harvests continued. Pecan harvest is expected to begin in a few weeks. Vegetable Crops Tomato harvest wound down throughout the state. In…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…Pistachio sprays were started in Kern County with scattered alternaria outbreaks. Vegetable Crops Tomato harvest continued throughout the State. The only reports of pest pressure and powdery mildew came from…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross; Richard Matoian, American Pistachio Growers; Bryce Lundberg, State Food and Ag Board Member; and Jake Lewin, California Certified Organic Farmers. (Photo from ca.gov Planting Seeds) Our…
Weekly Crop Update
…expected to begin earlier than normal. Walnut growers set out husk fly traps and monitored for coddling moths. Pistachio nuts continued to develop. Vegetables around the state: In Fresno and…
Crop Progress for June 4
…harvests remained active. Valencia orange harvest was ongoing. NUT CROPS Walnut and pistachio growers were irrigating orchards and spraying for weeds. Nuts continued to develop on walnut trees; growers monitored…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…began coddling moth sprays. Pistachio bloom was increasing as trees continued to leaf out. Citrus tree bloom continued. Nets were placed over mandarin trees to prevent pollination from bees. Citrus…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Peanut Council $2,235,570 American Pistachio Growers/Cal-Pure Pistachios, Inc. $1,380,409 American Seed Trade Association $229,118 American Sheep Industry Association $421,340 American Soybean Association $4,523,434 American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute $200,000 Blue…
Puffers Modified to Fight Naval Orangeworm
Paramount Farms said puffers may be the new popular tool to help pistachio growers fight against naval orangeworm. Researchers have modified the technology that almond growers have been using for…
Pistachio Growers get Legal Breakdown on Water Ruling
…water issues in California during their 2014 Annual Pistachio Conference. The 9th Circuit’s decision that morning played a big role in a day of information for farmers. Pistachio Conference …
Crop Progress Around the State
…fall began to wind down. Growers applied fungicides to protect trees. Pruning remained active in walnut, pecan, and pistachio orchards. Pistachio orchards were sprayed with herbicides. Winter crops of broccoli,…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…of the American Pistachio Growers, Executive Director Richard Matoian said water shortages would likely delay growth in pistachio production that had been estimated to reach 1 billion pounds between 2018…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
…more navel orangeworm pressure due to nearby pistachio crops. But Almond Board Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says it doesn’t stop with getting the mummies off the tree….
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…the damage. Nut crops: Harvested almond, walnut and pistachio orchards were pruned, irrigated, and fertilized. Cold temperatures benefitted the nut trees by helping them go dormant. Tree removals were ongoing…