…of crop choices. You’ll read that farmers insist on growing “water guzzling” crops. Right now, almonds and rice seem to be singled out, but other crops get slapped with the…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…significant attention. However, as the conversation has progressed, there have been some claims about almonds and agriculture more generally that lack context or – in some cases – are simply…
Almond Board: Tips on Irrigating with Less Water
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis professor and pomologist Ken Shackel discusses irrigating almonds during water restrictions. Sabrina Hill has the update. Almond Update: Ken Shackle…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…to stop all exports, like wine, or cars? The amount of water used is another reason to target almonds; people in the cities think Ag in general, and almonds in…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Style Asparagus
…Salt Pepper 1/2 powdered Parmesan 1 Lemon zest and juice 1/2 C Slivered Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
…in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – April Leaf Sampling Go to Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online nitrogen calculator….
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…treatments. Determining Ant Species Because almonds are on the ground for a short period of time on average, growers need to determine if they need to treat the orchard floor…
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…online tool that helps growers track nitrogen levels and needs across multiple orchards. To learn more about the importance of nitrogen budgeting and to access the Nitrogen Calculator, visit Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting….
Agriphar Products for Citrus and Almonds
…Director with Agriphar Crop Solutions, discusses two products for California crops – one that fights Asian citrus psyllid in citrus, and one that fights pests in almonds. Chirs Wooley, Agriphar…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshops
In today’s Almond Update, learn about the upcoming almond sustainability workshops. Almond Update 02-26-15 For more from the Almond Board, visit www.almonds.com….
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…about the Almond Leadership Program, call Jenny Nicolau at (209) 343-3248, send an email to jnicolau@almondboard.com, or go to Almonds.com/AlmondLeadershipProgram. About California Almonds California Almonds are a natural, wholesome and…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…and Summit Almonds. “Interest in international trade continues to grow”, said Alicia Rios with the State Center Community College District. The District, part of the statewide Center’s for International Trade…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…almonds are exported and nearly 80 percent of bulk almond exports by value are exported from the Port of Oakland. Bulk almonds alone accounted for more than 16 percent of…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…the multi-billion dollar California almond industry, said APHA President Kelly Covello. “Approximately 70 percent of California almonds are exported and nearly 80 percent of bulk almond exports by value are…