…Services, Bryce Spycher tells us about the continuing education units available. Almond Conference CEU Report To register or for more information, visit AlmondConference.com. This year’s Almond Conference features many sessions…
Wet Weather Considerations for New Orchards
Challenges for California almond growers with a possible wet winter are a little different when establishing new orchards. Considerations for New Orchards A recent post to The Almond Doctor blog…
Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project
Researchers looking to test the feasibility of winter water recharge on almond orchards are getting some backing from industry leaders. Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project Almond Board of California President…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…cropland. This December, Dahlke and a team of scientists will flood almond fields in the Central Valley, building on research that suggests that deliberately flooding farmland in winter can replenish…
Rain Brings Safety Concerns for Orchards
The Almond Doctor blog recently addressed possible safety concerns if El Nino brings some overly wet weather. Considerations for Established Orchards UC Davis Pomology Nut Crop Advisor and contributing author…
Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board
The Almond Board is now accepting applications for its annual Almond Leadership Program. Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the program. Almond Update –…
Industry Leaders Headline CAPCA
…conference in Reno, Nev. Like many of the speakers, California Strawberry Commission President Rick Tomlinson updated attendees about what research the commission is doing to continue the success of the…
BASF at 2015 CAPCA Conference
BASF is one of the exhibitors at the 2015 CAPCA conference. Sabrina Hill stopped by the booth and talked with Kate Walker about a variety of crops and crop issues….
Compass Minerals at 2015 CAPCA Conference
Compass Minerals is one of the exhibitors at the 2015 CAPCA conference. Sabrina Hill stopped by the booth and got this interview. From the Compass Minerals website on Protassium+ –…
Nufarm at 2015 CAPCA Conference
Nufarm is one of the exhibitors at the 2015 CAPCA conference. Sabrina Hill stopped by the booth and got these interviews. From the Nufarm website: Nufarm is a leading supplier…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the strong economic impact of the California almond sector this week as he met in Modesto with several almond leaders. Citing a UC Davis economic…
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Programs Need to Start Earlier Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
The 2015 Almond Conference is coming up in just a couple of months. Almond Board program coordinator, industry relations, Rebecca Bailey, tells us what growers can expect. Almond Conference Preview…
Almond Board: Fall Weed Management
It’s time to think about fall weed management, and the management plan for the upcoming season. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson. Almond Update for October 8…