…China Advisor Connie Cheung noted some of the indicators that are positive for California almonds. She said cultural beliefs about food and nutrition continue to be very positive for almonds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-06-21
…struggling from the pandemic, the positive indications for California almonds despite an unstable Chinese market, and new prune varieties that are ready to take the next step in the developmental…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
Post-bloom is a critical period for almonds. If disease strikes during this time, your trees can experience anything from branch- and foliage-shedding to a reduction in nut quality and yield….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-29-21
…products with almonds, how California is preparing for a possible third dry year with actions today, and a study that found a correlation between vegetable and fruit consumption and sleep….
Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds
…are looking for reassurance.” Watch Williams’ portion of the ‘Innovating with Almonds to Satisfy Today’s Consumer’ session. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…flood irrigation, the industry has been moving to micro-sprinklers and drip irrigation in recent years. “Dual-line drip on a crop like almonds works very effectively. In fact, I think it’s…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…of food brands have done a good job creating a softer, tasty snack. Epic is the most well-known and they have varieties like bison, bacon, sriracha chicken, and more. Each…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…page because. “It’s hard to wrangle bees and keep them under control. It’s kind of like herding cats a little bit. So I think there are some extra precautions we…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…Name,” type in “Grower Liaison,” all open positions will appear on the following page. Once on the Events Details page for the region or county you are looking for, click…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…picture of California’s almond acreage. USDA-NASS reports a continued increase in California’s almond acreage in 2020. Bearing acres, or orchards that have matured enough to produce a crop, are estimated…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…to have all sorts of resources that people normally would have picked up in December,” he said. “We have some new, pretty interesting ones. A nitrogen best management practices guides,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program will soon be coming to an end. Launched by the Trump administration law year, the program has since…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the 61-page summary, the budget request includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion. The additional…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…