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Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchard weed control programs are beginning a little earlier than last year thanks to the recent set of storms that came…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $6.8 million investment in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
Bees and beehives, in an almond orchard in the Central Valley of California Photo by Len Wilcox A new program has started that helps growers know when when beehives are…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…was a video of a stockpile of almonds. It had just come out of an orchard, and it was at the huller/sheller,” Machado said. “They noticed that the barn swallows…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…Fresno. Attendees witnessed the destruction and recycling of older farm equipment that has been replaced by newer models that are more efficient and have lower emission levels. The event was…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…such as bark and wood chips, straw, shredded leaves, or grass clippings, or paper products, like newspaper, cardboard or garbage. Another common mulch is plastic sheeting. Recycling centers, stores, coffee…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
…best practices for limiting dust during harvest. ABC’s Environmental Affairs Senior Specialist Jesse Roseman said producers could blow into the orchard when sweeping, raise the sweeper height depending on your…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…of available water supplies. Conservation, efficiency, and recycling will each play a role in California’s water stability in the future. The State Water Resources Control Board reported that statewide water…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
Water recycling projects in California are nothing new, but continued improvements and investments will be an important feature of water conservation moving forward. Multiple research projects are looking at various…
Almond Matters: Assessing Ant Management Strategies
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with ant bait having already been deployed in the orchard, now is the time for assessing ant management approaches. If ant…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…the nematodes that were in the orchard. After performing several biological, physical, and chemical soil-health tests, a baseline could be established for the orchard. “What we found was actually very…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is right around the corner and many growers are making the necessary preparations to keep their orchard healthy as…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…remain relevant to the industry regarding orchard spacing and pruning methods. Kallsen referenced the study showing overall yield per acre is less over time with higher density orchards. Another project…