…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’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…October 29-30, 2014. This conference brings together industry professionals and academic researchers to learn about the latest research and sound management of fertilizing materials. This conference is designed to improve…
Almond Board: Importance of Harvest Sampling
In today’s Almond Update, Bob Curtis, Almond Board Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, tells us about the importance of harvest sampling. Curtis says it’s important to get a representative sample,…
Almond Board: Tips During Fall Rains
The agriculture industry is hoping for a good amount of rain this fall, and that can make the end of the season for almond growers a little more active than…
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…
CDFA: Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…before disking or mowing, to prevent movement of beet leafhoppers into neighboring tomato fields. The program would also like to point out that almonds, pistachios and vineyards often have BLH…
Almond Board: Entertainment for Gala Dinner
The Almond Board is in full planning mode for the 2014 Almond Conference. Senior Specialist for Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Almond Update This year’s Gala Dinner entertainment…
Almond Reports Look Light Due to Drought
We are just about a month into harvest and this year’s almond crop is looking a little light early on. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Almond Reports Look…
Almond Harvest Expectations
…their crops will be good in overall quantity but the individual size may differ. Almond Harvest Expectations California Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott says he is expecting a good crop…
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
…Almonds Number One The Washington Post blogged about USDA statistics that show almond consumption is up 220% since 2005. California Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott said almonds have been number…
Almond Board Presents New Almonds Website
…with upgrades. She tells us there were a couple of reasons for the new site. To see the website, visit www.almonds.com To register for the 2014 Almond Conference, visit www.almondconference.com…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting
…noon. The meeting is located at the Bonipak Conference room, 1850 West Stowell Road in Santa Maria. University of California farm advisors, Cooperative Extension specialists, and representatives from the Santa…
Almond Board: Russia’s Ban and Almond Exports
How will Russia’s ban on U.S. food imports affect California’s almond industry? Julie Adams, vice president, global technical and regulatory affairs for the Almond Board of California, tells us. Almond…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…remained active. Tangelos, grapefruit and lemons continued to be harvested and packed. Nut Crops Shaking of Nonpareil almonds continued in Tulare, Fresno and Kern counties, with shaking beginning in Sutter…