…resources consist of clean air and water, while supporting the health and resiliency of their operations for the future. Agreements with partners are a valuable tool that helps us get…
California Chill Report: Positive Response to Dormancy-Breaking Tools in Walnut Trees
…and CAN-17 showed promise in stimulating earlier bud break in walnut trees. However, the impact varied depending on orchard health and age. While younger, robust orchards saw minimal yield increases,…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
The recent Nutrient Summit hosted by the Almond Board of California offered valuable insights into optimizing almond tree health and yield. During the summit, Orchard Crops Farm Advisor Phoebe Gordon…
Pest Prevention Projects and PPA 7721
…on plant pest and disease defense. Samantha Simon of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tells us about the USDA program designed to support state efforts. “It grants USDA…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…And then Aproach has really good crop health benefits with also a disease control package, and is a really good product for us that we have at Corteva. So if…
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…other aspects of our economy. We spend a great deal of government funding and frankly of our own individual finances on healthcare and healthcare insurance. To the extent that we…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…provide a practical guide for growers to optimize water usage, combat diseases effectively, and adopt a holistic approach for sustained crop health. As almond orchards get closer to bloom, implementing…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…their local communities but also on a much broader scale. Samler’s recommendations can help almond growers with valuable strategies to ensure optimal tree health and productivity during bloom. Listen to…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
California poultry producers are struggling with a severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Organization of Animal Health has reported over 500 million birds lost globally to avian…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…optimal orchard health and mitigate challenges that may arise during the growing season. Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…also lead to the dieback of smaller limbs, translating to yield loss. Moreover, the death of limbs creates entry points for diseases, posing a threat to the tree’s health. The…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County. The discovery was made during…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…achievements, including the industry’s pioneering efforts in food safety and health initiatives. He celebrated moments of triumph, such as overcoming challenges like the salmonella incidents in 2001 and 2004 and…