…more suited to working in greenhouses because they are not dependent on UV light to navigate throughout the canopy. So, they’re very efficient pollinators, flying under cover,” said Davis. With…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…Valley agriculture is extraordinarily dependent upon shipments around the globe and this is very reflective of that.” Unsurprisingly, almonds remained the top crop with a value of nearly $1.6…
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
…a lot of science base behind it. It was based on some settlements on previous lawsuits over acrylamide from almonds,” Isom noted. “We’re not sure that they’re adequate or reasonable…
The Western View: The Mother of Thanksgiving
Sarah Josepha Buell truly was a shining star in the early days of our country; a driven young woman, smart and curious, she had an inquiring mind and a passion…
Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow
…a sweet undertone, pomegranate reminds me of cherries or cranberries. ‘Sweet’ is a favorite variety because it’s sweet, as the name suggests. The skin is pink or light red, preceded…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging safe food handling practices this Thanksgiving holiday. Although Thanksgiving Day may be a bit different this year in light of…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…give them to ag to load with almonds, or walnuts, or pistachios. They want as many empty containers as they can get their hands on and get those back as…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…damage or kill your breadfruit tree. Some breadfruit turns a light shade of yellow when it’s ready. Others you can’t judge by the color.Use the plant as a potato substitute….
Week in Review: Prop 15 Defeated, Neonicotinoid Mitigations Moving Forward
…some changes in light of the recent election. The Bureau of Reclamation is moving forward on critically important Friant-Kern Canal repairs. It has been a lengthy process for the California…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…we hope it will take the curse of Covid away with it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s called 2021. In the back of…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
70 percent of almonds produced in California are exported. The global market is a major area of attention for the almond industry. Growers will have the opportunity to hear from…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
…interview. Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake! You can find more about the rules and guidelines for submission at Almonds.com/MummyShakeRules, and there is a $500 Amazon gift card for this…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…in the south, where 1.78 million bearing acres of nut crops are planted. About two-thirds of that acreage is planted to almonds, 20% in walnuts and 16% in pistachios. The…