…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…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Reactions; HLB and Roots
…and root longevity in HLB-infected citrus trees. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry…
Nut Grower Conference This Month
Nut growers from around the state are invited to an exciting convention and trade show this month. Sabrina Hill has the details. Nut Grower Conference Nut growers from around the…
Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques
The University of California Cooperative Extension has produced a video with important tools for walnut growers. Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques With help from many other industry professionals, Cooperative…
California Navel Orange Production Forecast
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2014 California walnut production is forecast at a record 545,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2013’s production of 492,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2014 Walnut Objective…
All of Tulare County Added to Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…and stems or treated in a manner to eliminate ACP prior to moving out of the quarantine area. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked to…
More Avocado Growers Stumping Trees
…Margaritas Festival said signs of the drought can be found everywhere. More Avocado Growers Stumping Trees Cayucos Grower Bill Coy says you see more and more trees in the area…
California Crop Weather
…remained active. Nut Crops Walnut, almond, and pistachio harvests continued. Pecan harvest is expected to begin in a few weeks. Vegetable Crops Tomato harvest wound down throughout the state. In…
California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…last week of the survey period, fruit diameter measurements were made on the right quadrant of four trees surrounding the two trees of every third grove. These measurements were used…
Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices
Water concerns are exaggerated for almond growers who are finishing up harvest and need to get vital water back on their trees. Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices University of California…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…trees per acre, and estimated bearing acreage were used in the statistical models. Survey History The Walnut O.M. Survey began in 1958 to fulfill industry needs for an accurate walnut…
Reset Spraying Regime Producing Results
…worked for them at keeping new trees uninfected, allowing them to reset their orchards and survive. Reset Spraying Regiment Producing Results Jim Snively of Southern Gardens Citrus says this system…