The forecasted allocation for the State Water Project has been increased by the California Department of Water Resources. A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…(SGMA) while increasing availability of groundwater to surrounding local communities. With depleting underground water availability, the DWR hopes to accelerate sustainable groundwater usage immediately, rather than SGMA’s goal of groundwater…
Almond Update: Promoting Almonds as A Versatile Food Ingredient
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is gearing up for a busy March, with plans to attend three major shows aimed at promoting almonds as a versatile and nutritious food…
California Chill Report: Chill Accumulation to Trend Down Over Next 20 Years
…the ground right now or young orchards that are coming into bearing about ten years from now, they’re going to be expected often experience 10 to 15 percent less chill…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to a recent report from Rabobank. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…more conservation on the ground.” Emphasis will be on projects providing technical assistance to NRCS staff and engaging historically underserved sectors. Partnerships with tribes, urban producers, and underserved communities are…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-22-24
…week’s Almond Update. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
At The Almond Conference 2023, UC Riverside plant pathologist Jim Adaskaveg shared recommendations for developing disease management strategies in the face of economic constraints. Adaskaveg highlighted the importance of orchard-specific…
Almond Matters: Proactive Measures for Disease Threats
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., concerns arise for growers as bloom season commences amidst stormy weather in California. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…to outweigh the drawbacks. “Producing four tons to the acre and you lose half a ton to the ground, you’re probably better off planting that variety and going that way…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s program includes reports of a “significant rebound” underway for the almond industry and a reminder…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
The recent Nutrient Summit hosted by the Almond Board of California offered valuable insights into optimizing almond tree health and yield. During the summit, Orchard Crops Farm Advisor Phoebe Gordon…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, plus California leads in the latest U.S. Census of…
California Chill Report: Tracking Chill Conditions for Dormex Applications
…Dormex, Khezri recommended applying it to different rows at different locations within the orchard. “I also suggest harvesting those particular rows separately recording the numbers and conducting a comparison. This…