…when their crops will utilize phosphorus the most. For row crops, applying phosphorus at planting helps with root development. However, for tree crops like almonds, applying phosphorus during the root…
India Market, Increasing Demand on American Suppliers
…almond imports, pistachio imports, health conscious, rising incomes, domestic production, California almonds, e-commerce platforms, Australian suppliers, Chilean suppliers, efficient logistics, organized supply chain, India market, increasing demand, American suppliers. India…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…meeting schedules by visiting almonds.com/events and almonds.com/committees. These platforms allow industry members to observe committee discussions, participate virtually, and explore ways to become more involved in shaping California’s almond industry….
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…the active ingredient kasugamycin, to combat bacterial blast in almonds. The exemption allows limited application of the product in select California counties where the disease has been most prevalent in…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…regulatory issues. Additionally, Sabrina Halverson speaks with Katie Driver about a recent emergency exemption for a bactericide in almonds and interviews with various exhibitors from the World Ag Expo, highlighting…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…deadlines, and frequently asked questions can be found at Almonds.com/Elections. All petitions and declarations must state the position for which the candidate is running and be sent to abcbodelections@almondboard.com or printed and mailed to…
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
At the Almond Conference, Elena Hemler, Associate Director of Nutrition Research at the Almond Board of California, shared insights into the latest research on almonds and health. Speaking on a…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…(RAPP). This funding follows an initial $7 million awarded in mid-2023, bringing the total to $13 million in support of promotional and market expansion activities for California almonds. Expanding Market…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…growers who export almonds. For growers interested in Axios, UPL representatives are available for guidance. “They can contact their UPL sales representative or visit our website for more information,” Rieser…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…speaking on behalf of California almonds,” Morin said. She pointed out this isn’t Coach Prime’s first time representing California almonds at the Super Bowl festivities, and his previous appearance already…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…Services Manager for UPL in Northern California, discusses the increasing issue of fungicide resistance in almonds. She outlines best practices for managing resistance, such as rotating fungicide groups and using…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Reeser, Technical Service Manager for UPL, discusses early season diseases in almonds that growers should be vigilant about, including anthracnose, bacterial spot, brown rot, jacket rot, leaf blight, scab, and…