Now is the time to plan for bee forage to help pollinators with next year’s crop. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update for Sept. 24…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
In some cases it can be valuable for almond growers to keep potassium levels up during the season to help post-harvest. Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season Cooperative Extension Pomology…
The Western View: California Grown
…being shared by most of California. Even almonds have been vindicated. The Los Angeles Times recently published an article about the almond harvest, and showed the many benefits of growing…
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
An almond field day earlier this month focused on post-harvest management including maximizing growers’ nitrogen applications. Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held a post-harvest almond…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…use on our lands.” Richards, who ranches in southern Idaho, said conservation efforts and land-use decisions are best made as close to the ground as possible. A report released in…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spinach stuffed bison Swedish meatballs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb. Ground Bison 2 Cups…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…approach. For example, the proposed water standard in the rule for growing and harvesting produce was based on an Environmental Protection Agency recreational water standard, yet FDA failed to make…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…supply is unknown. Other irrigation districts and water users have had their water diversions curtailed. In other areas, there is groundwater, but pumping water is expensive and so far agency…
Almond Board: Almond Education for Kids
The Almond Board has tools available to help school-aged children learn about California almonds. Almond Update for September 17 The Almond Board is a supporter of Ag in the Classroom….
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…growers in the state, Adobe Creek finished harvesting Bartlett pears last month and is wrapping up harvesting of later varieties such as the Golden Bosc. Owned and operated by Ken…
Follow Along the Almond Harvest Process
A Valent-sponsored project followed a Fresno County almond grower’s harvest from shaking the trees to loaded and ready for the huller. This video, produced by Len Wilcox and David Hillman,…
Almond Total Shipments Down From 2014
Hilltop Ranch Inc. reported that The Almond Board of California released the August position report. Total shipments for the month of August 2015 were 126,165,342 pounds. This is compared to…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Reminder
Almond growers are reminded of the importance of post-harvest irrigation in this week’s Almond Update. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update for September 10…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…are urged not to move any fruits or vegetables from their property. Produce may be consumed or processed (i.e. juiced, frozen, cooked, or ground in the garbage disposal) at the…