Growers are using oils to compensate for lower chilling hours. Compensating for Chilling Hours Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Dr. Katherine Pope says nut growers are already using oils to compensate…
Managing Lower Chilling Hours
There are some tricks for growers to help manage less chilling hours for nut trees. Managing Lower Chilling Hours Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Dr. Katherine Pope says many growers are…
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…value of the nuts, walnut theft is no longer considered a petty crime. “People do stop by the side of the road and pick up a few nuts. We are…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
…Valley Nut Conference tomorrow at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, growers will hear from experts about the effects reduced winter cold streaks are having on pistachio nuts. Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor…
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees. Pollination Declines Due to Drought The drought is also affecting bees and honey production. Denise Qualls of…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Joaquin County
…ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from…
Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference
A current almond orchard water trial in several areas of California focuses on deficit irrigation. Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Blake Sanden says the trial…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Santa Clara County
…An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures, which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in…
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
…systems, and a water shortage in general, bees are having a tough time. The South Valley Nut Conference is presented by West Coast Nut Grower Guide and is at the…
New Sap Sensor Installation
…held a demonstration on a new sap sensor for trees that doesn’t require any damage to the plant or timely setup. Dynamax Fresno Representative Daniel Britton says updating any technology…
Short Storms Needed for Nut Harvest
The Northern California walnut harvest could use another short rain event. Short Storms Needed for Nut Harvest University of California Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Richard Buchner says walnut harvest is…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
…where Dynamax demonstrated a new sap sensor for trees. A sap sensor is an instrument that monitors the sap flow of a tree. That flow directly correlates with the tree’s…
Many Possible Causes for Walnut Damage
Black, mushy walnut hulls are showing up in trees, and experts want growers to know what they are seeing. Causes for Walnut Damage University of California Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor…