…Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The project seeks to evaluate the use of UV-C light to control mites, mildew, and mold in strawberries. Urban pest management projects for the…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…actually put in economic benefits to get the return on investment,” said Roots. “It’s really nice to have a two-page summarized document, especially to hand out to growers that might…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
…light of recent environmental developments and geopolitical events affecting the agricultural markets.” There are five active Advisory Committees overseen by the CFTC. They were created to provide advice and recommendations…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…a portion of the pathogen genome—binds to the pathogen DNA, a fluorescent light is released allowing scientists to detect the CLas pathogen. This strategy can produce rapid field-deployable detection in…
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…Wednesday be the new gala night. So hopefully we’ll get some new folks and some returning folks to attend that annual celebration.” Registration is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…and five handler members representing both independent and cooperative operations. Grower members include Paul Ewing with RPAC, LLC, Joe Gardiner with Treehouse California Almonds, and Christine Gemperle from Gemperle Orchards….
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…have begun shaking. And there are people who have plenty of almonds still on the tree,” Hubbell explained. “That being said, we hope that those almonds will dry readily and…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
Almond production is highlighted in a program from BBC that is airing all over the world. In an episode of the series Green Planet, almonds are featured as an example…
Almond Update: Marvel Studios Partnership Highlights Value of California Almonds
…felt aligned really nicely with our story we’re bringing to life with California almonds with Thor.” The U.S. commercial features Al the Almond talking about almonds as “weapons in wellness.”…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ABC’s partnership with Marvel highlighting the value of almonds in a global market,…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…dramatically. At the same time, prices for almonds are not moving at the same pace. Burkdoll said it can be challenging to try to cut costs while still achieving adequate…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…new segments highlight some of the latest developments that are relevant to industry members. The monthly programs provide insight on things like transportation issues, MRLs, and trade relationships affecting almonds….
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…address the backlog of almonds destined for export markets. “We’ve partnered with the Union Pacific and with a number of private landowners to open up rail spurs as inland ports…