The Almond Board of California (ABC) has named the winner of this year’s Mummy Shake Contest, which underscores the value of winter sanitation. ABC made some changes to the competition…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, dormant sprays are an integral part of keeping pest problems at bay in orchards. Managing pests such as peach twig borer…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…that the states maintain their role in working at the ground level with farmers and ranchers to ensure clean water.” Colorado Farm Bureau Vice President James Henderson said, “EPA’s proposal…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
Thousands of industry members participated in the 2020 Almond Conference put on by the Almond Board of California (ABC) in early December. ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…to a cotton gin and an almond processing facility. Officials were able to see firsthand what types of potential issues would be created with a zero-emission forklift rule. Representatives from…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…explained that the cold weather and rain “has just been a perfect start for the citrus season.” While the rain has put a damper on harvesting, it is still welcomed…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
There is a sense of industry optimism as 2021 comes to a close. Despite several challenges related to COVID and logistical complications, almond growers have endured. Overall, the almond industry…
Tips to Keep Your Christmas Tree Looking its Best
…way to tell if a tree is dried out is to lift the tree and give the cut end a good thud on the ground. If it’s dried out, the…
Working Relationships Help Fuel Product Development and Advancement
…colloidal science was very interesting,” said Drysdale. “The thoughts are that that will be a great proving ground for us and a center of knowledge and information in the nano…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-20-21
…2021, details on the hybrid California Small Farm Conference, and almond growers in Sacramento feeling the pressure of water challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
…bees not to spray them with pesticides. Instead, ask them to call you to remove the swarm. If they are on the ground, spray them with sugar water so they’ll…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering advanced mapping helping to finetune metrics within the almond…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
Land IQ has continued its work to provide a better understanding of almond production in California through detailed acreage reports. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been collaborating with…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent storm systems have provided an opportunity to get the most efficacy out of residual herbicides. Most areas of California…