…in these almonds for peach twig borer and DiPel is very, very safe,” said Burkdoll. “You want to spray it when the pests are present because they have to ingest…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…which will be kind of a hot topic of what’s going on with the shipping industry and all the disruptions we’re seeing there. Then an update on the new China…
What You Need to Know About Egg Candling
…a small, powerful flashlight that shines up and through the shell of the egg. You can use either a small, basic flashlight or an expensive, high-end machine to do your…
Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden
…habit and won’t spread and take over your garden. A good low-growing species, Japanese forest grass has a nearly-perfect mounding habit. Variegated selections have brightly colored foliage that light up…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-02-22
…for material to address bacterial disease in almonds and the ag industry weathering the pandemic storm. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…period.” A Section 18 emergency exemption for use of KASUMIN in almonds was initially granted back in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Growers…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…course of action pertaining to a WOTUS revision. The 32-member committee produced a 46-page report outlining several priorities for consideration for EPA Administrator Michael Regan. One of the recommendations is…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…rid of is Angular Leaf Spot. It’s smart only to plant certified disease-free stock and to rotate your crops. Anthracnose is a fungal disease that causes round black or light…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
…PCA in Northern California. He and his girlfriend, and her mom, helped to create what they called ‘Almonds Grow.’ It is a winter sanitation themed lyric rewrite of ‘Let It…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…top ten crops, as outlined in the crop report, are almonds, grapes, pistachios, poultry, milk, cattle, garlic, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches, with almonds and grapes leading the pack as the…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…Use grow light if you lack bright natural light, but make sure to turn them off at night. These trees didn’t evolve with constant sunshine and need rest. As long…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
…saw, the almonds,” Jacobsen noted. “It was just back to what would be considered an average, or behind average year.” Listen to the radio report below. Summer Heat Made for…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…a positive year. With multiple years now of significant production, demand has remained strong for California almonds. “We’re doing a great job on the sales side through the 100+ processors…