Record Walnut Production Forecast The 2016 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2015’s production of 603,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Fruits & Nuts Review
…in the month, walnut growers sprayed orchards for sun burn. Walnut branches were broken from the weight of a heavy set, and were removed from orchard floors. Codling moth spraying…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing brown sugar and honey walnut carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Brown…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…link: http://www.water.ca.gov/environmentalservices/frpa_prospect_restoration.cfm Hard copies of the DEIR are available at the following locations during normal business hours: Rio Vista Library, 44 South Second Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Walnut Grove…
Pecan Marketing Order Increases Interest
…as healthy as an almond,” Hendrixson says. “What do you say to that? The research is there. Pecans are as healthy as an almond and walnut, even more so. So…
Farming from the Heart- Walnut Prices
This year California Walnut growers seem to be struggling with the low selling price of walnuts. Poidexter Nut Company’s Keith Caetano tells us more about this unsual slump in prices….
Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment
Courtesy: UC ANR Walnut growers are monitoring their orchards for codling moth this time of year. A codling moth treatment should depend on several factors. Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment…
Pacific Region Fruit and Nut Review
…improve the canopy microclimate. Walnut orchard irrigation continued. Sprays were administered to eliminate the weeds. Other controls such as mowing were also being utilized to manage weeds. In Madera County,…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…team of Central Valley tomato farmers, processors, irrigation experts and research colleagues to improve overhead irrigation management in tomatoes. They are encouraged by the success of Walnut Grove farmer Michael…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…from this survey will be used in conjunction with the Walnut Acreage Survey to estimate the walnut acres in California. Procedures Questionnaires were mailed to all known walnut nurseries in…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…The major source of the walnut detailed data was a questionnaire mailed to all walnut growers included in the NASS database. The mailing was made to approximately 4,900 walnut growers…
Paint Linked to Walnut Bud Break Issues
Walnut producers and farm advisors saw some bud break problems last year and it might have had something to do with protective white paint applied to the tree. Paint Linked…
Still Testing Walnut Pruning Method
…all growers, as some spacing issues might pop up several years down the road. Walnut Pruning Approach Gaining Popularity Walnut growers heard in-depth about a different walnut pruning approach that…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…almond and walnut growers who adopt harvest equipment shown to reduce particulate matter (dust). Eligible equipment is limited to specific harvesters proven through peer-reviewed demonstration trials at Texas A&M to…