…grated Parmesan, optional Freshly ground black pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh-Made Tomato Sauce For this…
Almond Update: Irrigation After Harvest
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why it’s important to keep almond orchards properly watered even after harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update 6-4-15…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…went away as the variety of corn was improved. Even so, the butterflies continued to lose ground. Scientists and activists on all sides of the GMO issue worked on the…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
The Almond Board of California convened other California agricultural groups, food processors and interest groups to outline solutions to ongoing sustainability challenges in the state. While many agricultural sectors have…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…“This webinar is a great opportunity to directly engage with our partners,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Our goal is to leverage available federal funding and produce more high-performing, on-the-ground…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…juiced, frozen, cooked, or ground in the garbage disposal) at the property where they were picked. Following the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IMP), the California Department of Food and…
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
In this week’s Almond Update, we learn more about using strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update: More on Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation As we explained in last week’s…
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
…or on the ground, use GPS to navigate but Grinnell says that wasn’t a solution when they were designing this drone. Their alternative for operation came from a currently used…
The California Kitchen: Cherry Almond Pound Cake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cherry Almond Pound Cake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Cup Cherries Pitted 1 LB Flour…
Beet Curly Top Virus Grower Alert
Beet Leafhopper Overwintering Adult The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) would like to remind tomato growers to be aware of fallow fields, almond/pistachio orchards, or vineyards with weedy…
Almond Board: Hullsplit Strategic Deficit Irrigation
As we’re getting near the time of almond hullsplit, growers should be thinking about irrigation techniques, such as strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update Strategic Deficit Irrigation…
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
Almond growers can save time and money by allowing natural defenses to take care of mite problems. Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses Integrated pest management farm advisor Kris Tollerup says…
Orchard Assessment Project Looking at Bigger Picture
…the project that was originally funded by the Almond Board of California, and says a true assessment of an orchard should look at a much bigger picture. Orchard Assessment Project…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds Pomology Nut Crop Advisor…