Experts say there is a connection between scale on almond trees and lower limb dieback. Relationship with Scale Advisors believe lower limb dieback happens in different almond varieties for a…
Grower Frustrated with Misinformation about Almonds
California’s almond industry has taken a hit in the media and online in social media. Western Fresno County almond grower and fifth-generation California farmer, Dennis Jizmejian, says he’s frustrated by…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…the following commodities: Almonds – The 2015 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 1.85 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the 2014 production of 1.87 billion pounds. Forecasted…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
Cricket: It’s What’s For Dinner
…until harvesting. The crickets will be turned into a protein powder, which can be used in a variety of ways. The most common use for this powder is protein bars…
Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium
The Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium for May 28 is quickly approaching! Register today to reserve your seat. Pre-registered attendees will receive a stylus/pen along with a UCCE mug….
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…and the Africanized honey bee. Bees are essential to food supplies in California and around the world. The state’s almond industry requires over 1.6 million colonies of bees to pollinate…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
The Almond Board is working to let the public know the true facts about almonds, especially when it comes to water use. Sabrina Hill has more on its efforts. Almond…
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Almond Board: Spring Sampling and IPM for Mites
In this week’s Almond Update, hear from entomologist David Haviland on monitoring for mites. Almond Update 4-30…
The California Kitchen: Bison and Corn Chili Relleno Casserole
…and skin and seeds removed and Diced 2 T Cooking Sensations Original season 1 LB Ground Bison Seasoned 1 Purple Onion Diced Small 2 Cup Raw Corn 2 Cup Parmesan…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…Princeton University Professor Michael Oppenheimer: “Governor Brown’s ground-breaking commitment not only shows that solving the climate problem goes hand-in-hand with economic growth and technology leadership, but points the way toward…
Western View: The Almondnac
Len Wilcox talks about blogging about an almond grower. Almondnac I’d like to tell you about a new project I’m working on; I’ve been given the opportunity to write a…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…business, landowners and government to steward the resources that we all depend on in ways that make economic sense. Sustainable Conservation believes common ground is California’s most important resource. www.suscon.org…