Don’t Cut Fertility: As growers reflect on the season and look ahead, it can be tempting to trim input costs after a light crop year. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…
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
…scab, brown rot blossom blight, anthracnose, and Alternaria, have documented cases of resistance development. Many of these issues are tied to repeated use of highly effective, single-site fungicides that are…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…growers adopt higher-yield systems in almonds and pistachios. While water remains uncertain, he believes common-sense policy could restore confidence. “California can be great again,” he said, “but only if we…
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…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…a production standpoint, California has about 380,000 producing acres of walnuts, with most orchards planted to the Chandler variety, prized for its light color and mild, sweet flavor. Acreage is…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…move volume, with global demand continuing to outpace supply — a positive sign for pricing and long-term stability. Trade was a key topic throughout the interview. Kreps explained that pistachios,…
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…
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,…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
In this episode of the Agronomic Minute by UPL, we’re joined by Kendall Johnson to break down why bloom is the most critical window for disease prevention in almonds, when…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…to the biggest challenges facing agriculture today. A key highlight of the episode is Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ speech, detailing significant initiatives for U.S. farmers. From H-2A labor reforms projected…