As we’re getting near the time of almond hullsplit, growers should be thinking about irrigation techniques, such as strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update Strategic Deficit Irrigation…
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
Almond growers can save time and money by allowing natural defenses to take care of mite problems. Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses Integrated pest management farm advisor Kris Tollerup says…
Orchard Assessment Project Looking at Bigger Picture
…the project that was originally funded by the Almond Board of California, and says a true assessment of an orchard should look at a much bigger picture. Orchard Assessment Project…
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds Pomology Nut Crop Advisor…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
…District Director Chris Keeler stopped by a recent almond meeting to inform growers of an important change to crop insurance policies. Keeler says this change will affect a lot of…
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
Almond growers waiting for rains before starting dormant season leaching programs could be hurting their trees. Programs Starting Too Late Less rains during the season means more water with varying…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…almond industry continues to improve sustainability. Sabrina Hill reports. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour Key points included the fact that almonds use less than 8 percent…
Lower Limb Dieback Relationship with Scale
Experts say there is a connection between scale on almond trees and lower limb dieback. Relationship with Scale Advisors believe lower limb dieback happens in different almond varieties for a…
Grower Frustrated with Misinformation about Almonds
California’s almond industry has taken a hit in the media and online in social media. Western Fresno County almond grower and fifth-generation California farmer, Dennis Jizmejian, says he’s frustrated by…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…the following commodities: Almonds – The 2015 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 1.85 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the 2014 production of 1.87 billion pounds. Forecasted…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium
The Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium for May 28 is quickly approaching! Register today to reserve your seat. Pre-registered attendees will receive a stylus/pen along with a UCCE mug….
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…and the Africanized honey bee. Bees are essential to food supplies in California and around the world. The state’s almond industry requires over 1.6 million colonies of bees to pollinate…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
The Almond Board is working to let the public know the true facts about almonds, especially when it comes to water use. Sabrina Hill has more on its efforts. Almond…