…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Nut Production Insights. “We’re really going to go around the globe here with the main production areas. There’s no question that Australia, Spain, and Portugal are now key international players…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-17-22
…Delta Drought Response pilot program, and details on the global tree nut production insights and rootstock selection sessions at the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
…trees wet, and some moisture out there helps with a lot of different things, but you’ll get better coverage that way,” Burkdoll explained. “The trees are already wet; they’re not…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
…up some issues in a new block that just had its first harvest. “We realized the trees grew great, tons of limbs, but some of those limbs were actually too…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Tulare County’s nut theft ordinance in full effect, data needed from producers with…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…any positive finds in commercial groves. However, over 550 positive trees have been identified in the city of Tulare. The triple-digit heat slowed surveying efforts, as symptom expression of the…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…global market for almonds remains strong as the number-one nut used in new food products. A lot of those companies are using almonds and we want to make sure that…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…likely been a bit larger. “That’s what happens over time. As the avocados are on the trees they are maturing and getting more size. But because of the limited amount…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…Waycott. “Then we have two new alternates. We have Kelli Evans from Blue Diamond Growers who’s representing them, and then Katie Staack from Grizzly Nut who’s representing her company and…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…explained. “The shipment numbers look good; they are up over every other year in comparison. The price seems to be holding fairly firm, especially when compared with other tree nut…
Week in Review: Legislation Seeks Fairness at U.S. Ports & Industry Optimism for Avocado Market
…addressed to President Joe Biden encouraging involvement in the ongoing negotiations. Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch explains his optimism for the industry as they replace citrus trees with new avocado…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…pests and diseases to get inside the hull to damage the nut. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said hull split is already underway in early varieties….