Projections for winter temperatures in California will likely require many growers to consider tools to address issues with chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-05-24
…crops, and rice growers are told to look out for winged water primrose. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm (NOW) management. A new NOW integrated pest management (IPM) economic calculator has been developed, evaluating the…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
A group of fruit industry professionals is gathered in Las Vegas for a special summit. Fruit growers know each part of the fruit is important, but a summit held in…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…provide a practical guide for growers to optimize water usage, combat diseases effectively, and adopt a holistic approach for sustained crop health. As almond orchards get closer to bloom, implementing…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 01-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a new herbicide option for rice growers this year and the Administrative Committee…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-25-24
…significant pest for almond growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
Plant bug infestations have become an increasingly problematic issue for growers over the last few years. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado detailed the problem during…
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
…“To meet this issue actually there are some rest-breaking agents, most recently Dormex.” Dormex is a relatively new tool available to growers, having been registered for California pistachios two years…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-24-24
…and Joel Nelson takes over as interim president of American Pistachio Growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…local economy, while the remaining 70 percent is exported globally. The success of our growers is paramount, not only for local communities but also for the global market, influencing supply…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…at Junior Enterprises. She joins Julia Nellis, Social Media Manager at Western Growers, to answer questions WG received on social media about farming. Join us to gain a deeper understanding…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
…that ideally, growers can harvest nonpareils before the third flight begins and get the nuts fumigated before worms become adults. However, that was not the case in 2023 and many…
California Chill Report: Navigating Changing Chill Patterns
…Dormex, seeking solutions for walnut growers. “It wasn’t really high on people’s radar last year because we had so much chill,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “But as people are watching that chill…