The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s objective almond report for 2018 predicts a production increase of 7.9 percent primarily due to 70,000 more bearing acres this season. Almond Board of California…
Almond Matters: Assessing Ant Management Strategies
…now on ant species, there’s an excellent guide to ant identification on the University of California Integrated Pest Management website for almonds…and that can definitely help a grower distinguish the…
Water Officials Call for More Water to Restore Salmon Migration
…users in pursuit of fishery goals that, you know, may be questionable,” said Chris Scheuring, an environmental attorney with the California Farm Bureau Federation. “Agriculture and urban users have long…
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
A trial is underway this week in California as witnesses will begin to testify in the first case alleging that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer. Politico says Lee Johnson,…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
…year,” said Condos. The funding allocation comes at a crucial time, as the number of HLB detections in California is quickly approaching 700. There have been more than 350 detections…
The California Kitchen: Merlot Jelly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook merlot jelly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Raspberries 1 C Merlot Wine 1/2…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…considerable issues that are specific to California. Nassif referenced the cost of land in California being a significant challenge, along with obtaining the appropriate zoning needed to build the necessary…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to 40 dairy digester projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester…
The California Kitchen: Bison Meatballs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook bison meatballs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Ground Bison 8 OZ Panko Bread…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
If you need to feed the world, agriculture expansion in one way to meet the need. California almonds are no different. Everett Griner talks about California almond expansion in today’s…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
…last year’s deliveries. The Nonpareil variety represents 37 percent of California’s total almond production. The 2018 California almond bloom began a few days earlier than normal. The bloom period was…
Water Works: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Frequency
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, University of California researchers have discovered that high-frequency subsurface drip irrigation is proving beneficial in a number of fruit trials. In…
Almond Update: Riding the Korean Wave
The Korean word ‘Hallyu’ means “Korean Wave” in English. South Korean culture is very influential to it’s surrounding countries, and the Almond Board of California actively markets to the region…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Concludes with Packed House in Exeter
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series presented by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and University of California Cooperative Extension concluded in Exeter on June 28, with over 200 growers, pest…