…this day, May 17th, is National Walnut Day. Walnuts are a tree nut that originated in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia, and have been part of the human diet…
Agri View: Avalon and Scab Resistance
…has a lot of commercial growers showing interest now. It is identified as the Avalon. The difference is something you don’t see. It is a large quality nut. The big…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…operations Oilseed and grain 63,628 Beef 36,013 Other crop 32,462 Other animal 19,792 Dairy 10,525 Fruit and tree nut 7,845 Greenhouse and nursery 6,449 Vegetable and melon 5,514 Poultry and…
Almond Matters: Controlling NOW Populations Early
…I think growers are relatively diligent about getting mummies out of the trees and incorporated into the soil,” he said. “That cultural practice, in combination with early sprays, can make…
Cauliflower at Center Plate
…days when we turned up our nose to the funny looking white veggie on the sides of our dinner plate that resembled mini trees. Cauliflower is taking center plate and…
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
…products may have with FDA’s existing standards of identity. Mulhern pointed out that some plant-food makers have acknowledged the inconsistency in the labeling terms and nutritional content of their offerings,…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
…by increasing production and exports of these commodities, can reduce incentives for their production in tropical countries. Aerial of cut trees on ground in rainforest In addition to tracking historical…
Almond Growers Check Effects of Rain at Bloom
…we are seeing more of the crop in the tops of the trees than the bottom of the trees. It’s very uneven,” Hubbard said. “Overall, this crop looks similar to…
National Arbor Day
…Friday in April is National Arbor Day. It’s a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees in their community. Trees provide vital protection…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…and two are from the Central growing regions. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2017. The board will mail ballots to all eligible producers and importers of Christmas trees…
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…very active role in helping deter nut theft thru their leadership in the industry. Service to Farm Bureau Award John Gamper John Gamper retired in February 2017 from 39 years…
Agri View: Spring Crop Damage
…days before spring. It hit fruit growers with a vengeance. Especially peaches and blueberries. Damage to peach trees, and the spring crop, has been estimated at about 40 percent. No…
Earth Day Love
…laws. Including the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. Today, Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated. The most common practice is planting new trees. As it falls…
Yellow Almond Trees More Widespread?
…growers have called them about the issue. “When we see yellow almond trees in the spring, it’s often tied to too wet of soils,” Tree Nut Farm Advisor David Doll…