…in Fresno Schaad Family Almonds Flavored Almonds/Roasted and Salted Pistachios http://www.schaadfamilyalmonds.com/ Del Rey Packing Company(Retail Label: Regent) California Seedless Raisins In store at local Trader Joe’s Zinke Orchards, Inc. Naturally…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Almond acreage has grown consistently over the years as our family farmers have built their businesses sustainably to meet global almond demand.”…
Almond Board: Almond Growers are Good Neighbors
One of the many things the Almond Board does is help the public understand almond growers are good neighbors. Sabrina Hill has this week’s almond update. Almond Update for June…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
Nevada-California Ranchers to Benefit Strutting Male Sage Grouse with Female Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus…
Almond Board: Late Season Irrigation Vital
…Irrigation in Almonds The Almond Board continues to help growers through difficult times caused by the drought. As Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis explains, late season irrigation is…
Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight
…For a number of reasons a growing number of citrus groves are being abandoned, leaving behind a possible breeding ground for Asian citrus psyllids. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Adkins says…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
In today’s Almond Update, we learn about a group within the board that focuses on water issues. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Board water group The almond board keeps a…
Weekly Crop Update
…was increasing in size. Cherry harvest was slowing. Apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums were harvested. In nut crops: Almond growers were preparing to apply hull split sprays. Hull split is…
California in HLB Eradication Mode
While the Florida citrus industry tries to weather the huanglongbing storm, California is trying to avoid the same situation which means not leaving infected trees in the ground. Taylor Hillman…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…of ground rig applications were conducted along Utica Avenue. Ground rig applications will continue as needed. Personnel will continue to monitor the fallow fields and Russian thistle development. Merced County…
Questions Remain With Lower Limb Die-back
Little is still known about a decades-old issue in almonds. University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll blogged last week about the concerns of lower limb die-back in…
Marketing Funding Key to Sustainability
…efficient with water use as compared to 20 years ago, creating a trickle down affect. To learn more about the Almond boards sustainability program, head to their website at almonds.com…
Almond Board: Sustainability Program Focus
In 2009 the Almond Board of California created a sustainability program full of information and education for everyone in the industry with the emphasis on water consumption. AgNet West’s Taylor…
Crop Progress for June 4
…for coddling moth. Hull split was expected to start early this year in almonds. Almond growers sprayed orchards for mites. VEGETABLE CROPS In Sutter County, growers harvested radishes, broccoli, onions,…