…urban areas, such as vacant lots of roadsides. If there is disturbed ground, peppergrass can grow. If you do try growing it yourself, your biggest challenge is keeping it under…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will likely have made their applications to get in front of marestail and fleabane at this point in the season….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-09-21
…$100 million in funding made available to rehabilitate four water conveyance facilities and the positive almond outlook at the Almond Conference State of the Industry. Tune in to the show…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…producers who grow direct-seeded hemp, or hemp grown from seeds planted in the ground. Before insurance attaches, producers must have acreage inspected and must have a minimum of 1,200 live…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-02-21
…update on the pace of this year’s cotton harvest, and a deep dive into the events of the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
…lunch on Thursday. Dan will be presenting his outlook on the Asian market for almonds, “which is obviously an exciting and growing market for our almonds that we need now…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…varietal, UC Wolfskill, in hopes of finding more desirable traits such as a late leafing, early harvesting Chandler-like variety. The CWB Grades and Standards Committee approved 11 post-harvest research projects,…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
…necessary in mitigating damage from the pest. Over the past three years, pistachio and almond groups have been working on a pilot program using sterile navel orangeworm moths to address…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…a port, ground transportation is another massive barrier – major shortages of truck drivers, for instance has added more cost and delays. What can you do? Pick the right partners….
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Council and Western United Dairies. COURTESY: ALMOND ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA “We are extremely excited to have Aubrey Bettencourt as the Almond Alliance’s new President and CEO. Aubrey comes to us…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
…to a few inches above the ground. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…and regional production where businesses can compete fairly, because a greater share of the profit will go to those growing, harvesting, and preparing our food.” “The strength of America’s agricultural…