…Rogers explained that fertility decisions made this season directly impact next year’s crop. Permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios, and other tree nuts begin determining future bud development well before…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…growers either manage crop load or increase yield potential. In tree nut crops such as almonds and walnuts, PGRs are often used to improve nut set by supporting flower viability…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…Foods On tariffs, Kreps pushed back on the fear factor. He argued that when the world needs nutrient-dense foods—like pistachios, almonds, and walnuts—trade barriers matter less. California excels at producing…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
…a new fungicide from UPL powered by KINOPROL® active. Axios 20SC is classified as FRAC Group 52, a novel mode of action not previously used in almonds and the only…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…Duarte said a roughly 50-mile extension could move millions of acre-feet of water south of the Delta each year at a cost far lower than most proposed storage projects. “These…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…expanded beyond almonds into water policy, where Duarte was especially blunt. He criticized decades of mismanagement that have forced productive farmland out of production while surface water flows are sent…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…and where policy continues to fall short. Kreps opened by reflecting on the record-setting pistachio crop California growers just delivered. While early projections suggested a crop nearing two billion pounds,…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…in adapting while maintaining the county’s reputation for high-quality wines. Water security is another pressing concern, particularly regarding the Potter Valley Project. Ghirardelli emphasized the Farm Bureau’s role in advocating…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…growers should focus on right now in tree fruit, almonds, and table grapes. Todd explains why the period between dormant and bloom is so critical, from staying ahead of brown…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…while making it clear that agriculture there faces relentless pressure. Wine grapes remain under market strain, the Potter Valley Project threatens regional water reliability, and animal-rights activists continue to target…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…supply it are at risk of being torn down.” The Potter Valley Project, completed in 1908, diverts water from the Eel River to the Russian River basin, powering local agriculture…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…and Josh McGill sat down with longtime local veterinarian Rich Brazil to explain what’s truly at stake if the Potter Valley Project dams are removed. The message was clear: this…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…matters most right now in both citrus and almonds. From keeping orchard floors clean and managing winter weeds to smart frost protection strategies and early disease prevention, this discussion focuses…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute,…