…from Dr. Roger Baldwin, a University of California Cooperative Extension Specialist in Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution. The course, An Integrated Approach to Managing Ground Squirrels and Pocket Gophers, is now available through…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…per tree is 4,619 and the average kernel weight for all varieties sampled was 1.46 grams. Record Shipments Reflect Strong Demand for Almonds Throughout the pandemic, demand for almonds has…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the heatwave that California has been experiencing is prompting more pest activity. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
…almond orchards, upcoming extreme heat workshops offered through the state and strategies to optimize walnut irrigation with limited water supplies. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
With wildfires already popping up across California, producers are becoming more anxious as insurance companies are canceling or declining policies. There is an optimistic outlook for almonds with demand keeping…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…botrytis fruit rot with chemical and biological fungicides. After the break, there be presentations on robotic harvesting, technological advances for improving integrated pest and disease management, and the use of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering incentivizing innovation and implementation of almond orchard 2025 goals,…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
The most recent Training Tuesday from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the grower incentives available to help advance the Almond Orchard 2025 goals. ABC brought together several federal,…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…be resolved. “I would look at it from more of an optimistic standpoint. Consumers are still clamoring for almonds,” Jacobsen noted. ALMOND PRICES REMAIN UNCERTAIN Demand continues to keep almond…
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
As global pistachio production continues to set new records, the U.S. continues to gain ground as a leader in the international market. A recent RaboResearch report shows that worldwide pistachio production reached…
Keeping the Vegetable Plants Cool in the Summer Heat
…vegetable plants love lots of sunlight, and without a doubt a lot thrive in the summer, hot, dry weather can be a problem. The ground can dry out and stunt…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-05-21
…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…really don’t see anything going in necessarily in their place,” Tesconi noted. “I would say there’s at least probably 1,500 to 2,000 acres of grapes that are in the ground…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…the Almond Board of California. “It is limited to four western states that are going through the drought right now. It’s $22.7 million for California.” The deadline to apply for…