…branched broomrape can be challenging as the weed is difficult to visually detect. Much of the weed’s lifecycle occurs below ground, while it obtains nutrients from a host plant. “It…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…kick in? Is it all chemicals? Is it just restricted-use chemicals? Should it apply to any type of application?” Isom explained. “Is it ground rig, or is it only aerial…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…of almond trees down the road. He may not be putting that in his dairy annual report because it doesn’t get manure. It’s not really a part of the dairy,”…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
The 2021 harvest season is underway, and reports indicate that things are going smoothly. With warmer temperatures and dry conditions, some of the earlier almond varieties went a little earlier…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering this week’s Almond Update with harvest season ‘looking good’…
Runner Beans are a Colorful Climbing Edible Perennial Plant
…seed starts to grow, the stem and first set of leaves emerge from the ground first. When green beans grow, the two halves of the seed appear first. The vines…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…annual festival – actually, in typical Texas fashion, organizers believe it’s the biggest grape festival in the world. Known as Grapefest, it’s a harvesting and wine festival that features grape…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
A new resource has been made available for growers, focused on the use of cover crops in almond orchards. The new Best Management Practices (BMPs) guide provides a thorough look…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including our Almond Update detailing the new cover crop BMPs…
Almond Update: Registration Opens for the 2021 Almond Conference
Registration for the 2021 Almond Conference has officially opened. The annual event from the Almond Board of California (ABC) will be taking place in person, December 7-9. ABC Specialist of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-19-21
…ag story with legislators, registration for the Almond Conference 2021 is officially open and labor expected to be an even bigger issue for winegrapes this year. Tune in to the…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…at a few of the popular alternatives, soy, almond, and oat, as well as regular milk and skim milk. Before we compare what’s on the nutrition label, let’s also address…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
The new Board of Directors of the Almond Board of California (ABC) took their seats on Wednesday with five voting members – three of them new to the board –…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has a variety of resources available to growers to help them reduce dust during harvest. Efforts to address issues of harvest dust are a…