Almonds are the next crop researchers will focus on to see if orchards can handle winter flooding that will help replenish underground aquifers. Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds UC…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
Experts saw a lot of hull rot this season in almond orchards, an issue that always has the possibility of flaring up with spores everywhere in the environment. High Hull…
Almond Board: Details on Salinity Workshop at Almond Conference
…almonds will be one of the topics at the upcoming Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill has more on what to expect. Almond Update To register for the Almond Conference, visit Almondconference.com….
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…emissions, particularly nitrous oxide (N2O), from almond orchards. In particular, the project plans to use an almond nitrogen budgeting tool developed from previous Almond Board-funded research,” said Dr. Gabriele Ludwig,…
Almond Board: Plan Now for Bee Forage
Now is the time to plan for bee forage to help pollinators with next year’s crop. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update for Sept. 24…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
In some cases it can be valuable for almond growers to keep potassium levels up during the season to help post-harvest. Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season Cooperative Extension Pomology…
The Western View: California Grown
…being shared by most of California. Even almonds have been vindicated. The Los Angeles Times recently published an article about the almond harvest, and showed the many benefits of growing…
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
An almond field day earlier this month focused on post-harvest management including maximizing growers’ nitrogen applications. Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held a post-harvest almond…
Almond Board: Almond Education for Kids
The Almond Board has tools available to help school-aged children learn about California almonds. Almond Update for September 17 The Almond Board is a supporter of Ag in the Classroom….
Follow Along the Almond Harvest Process
A Valent-sponsored project followed a Fresno County almond grower’s harvest from shaking the trees to loaded and ready for the huller. This video, produced by Len Wilcox and David Hillman,…
Almond Total Shipments Down From 2014
Hilltop Ranch Inc. reported that The Almond Board of California released the August position report. Total shipments for the month of August 2015 were 126,165,342 pounds. This is compared to…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Reminder
Almond growers are reminded of the importance of post-harvest irrigation in this week’s Almond Update. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update for September 10…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Almond, White Chocolate and Carbonated Strawberry Chantilly Cheesecake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked almond white chocolate carbonated strawberry Chantilly cheesecake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 oz. ½…