…were fertilizing and irrigating orchards. Nuts continued to size on almond trees. Catkins continued to develop on walnut trees as bloom began. Early walnut varieties were developing nuts. Walnut growers…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Grape and Tree Fruit League $428,800 California Pear Advisory Board $442,081 California Prune Board $2,668,406 California Table Grape Commission $3,093,070 California Walnut Commission $3,902,619 Cherry Marketing Institute $204,115 Cotton Council…
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
…in walnuts, Doll said, because they are not drought-tolerant and do not handle water stress well. He said walnut trees that don’t receive enough water would likely show reduced yields…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…seeks flexibility in management of a water quality regulation that requires closure of the Cross-Channel Gates along the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove from February 1 through May 20. Under…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA 94533 WALNUT GROVE – Wednesday, January 29, 2014 – 5pm-9pm Jean Harvie Community Center 14273 River Rd., Walnut Grove, CA 95690 SACRAMENTO – Thursday, January 30,…
Walnut Growers Head to Yuba City
Jason Scott Walnut growers will head to Yuba City this week for the West Coast Nut Grower Guide’s Annual Trade Show. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
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…
Tulare County Walnut Buying Period to Start Nov. 1
…handling of walnuts constitute an important industry here in Tulare County” Kinoshita said. “Unfortunately, some people steal them from orchards and attempt to sell the walnuts illegally on the streets….
Ordinance to Stop Walnut Theft
The walnut harvest is underway in Butte and surrounding counties. In previous years walnut growers were the targets of thieves but a new ordinance could make things different this year….
California Crop Update
…slowing. Asian pear harvest remained active. Prune harvest was nearly complete and the harvest of freestone peaches ,nectarines, plums and late apricots continues. In nut crops, harvest of early walnut…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…is known for its peach, prune and walnut orchards. The 96‐acre Pamma‐Larkin property is home to five different types of peaches: Stanislaus, Bowen, Andross, Arakelian and Late Ross. Harvested peaches…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
…increased for alfalfa, primarily cowpea aphid. Wine grape harvest increased across the State; sugar levels are reported as good. Almond harvest is in full swing and walnut harvest is soon…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…Grizzlies Farm Forum. Three speakers were present, including Gomez, Walnut grower and Kings County Supervisor Doug Verboon, and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea. For comments from Walnut grower and Kings…