…for this time of year. California growers anticipate an early bloom for the next citrus crop, possibly influenced by earlier stone fruit and almond blooms. Supply of Organic Mandarins from…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
As almond growers enter the growing season, two early-season diseases are top of mind: shot hole and scab. These fungal infections can significantly impact orchard health and yield, making early…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…a crucial process for assessing pest damage at the end of the growing season. According to Taylor Hillman, Senior Specialist of Industry Communications at ABC, these workshops are designed to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of the Wealthy Apple
…newspaper, “I would not live in Minnesota because you can’t grow apples there”. Indeed, no one at that time had solved the short growing season, but that finally changed in…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…with Potassium Brix levels, which measure sugar content in crops such as wine grapes, tomatoes, and citrus, are crucial for quality and yield. Isaak advised that growers rely on both…
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
…of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service added 85 square miles, including commercial citrus. CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County Quarantine Map…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
California almond orchard in bloom DepositPhotos image As almond growers in California navigate the season, they continue to battle two major fungal diseases: botrytis and hull rot. According to Cassandra…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…due to a summer heat wave and the export market dynamics. They also delve into the ongoing challenges faced by Florida citrus growers, including hurricanes and citrus greening disease. Listen…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…calcium through bloom sprays and early nitrogen applications, maintaining appropriate calcium levels throughout the season is key to healthy plant development. Traditionally, phosphorus and calcium are not applied together due…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
…The NCC noted that these estimates are based on early-season conditions, and final acreage decisions may shift due to weather, commodity prices, and input costs. U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…ground application only, with a maximum of two treatments per season. A Threat to Almond Production Bacterial blast, caused by Pseudomonas syringae, is a serious concern for almond growers, as…
Significant Changes Recently in the Avocado Market
…adjusting. Chile is having a strong season, in contrast to Peru’s reduced shipments. Significant Changes Recently in the Avocado Market Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Role of Soil and Tissue Testing in Crop Nutrition Planning
…few weeks before that or a few days after,” he explained. Multiple tissue tests throughout the season help farmers recognize patterns and adjust their practices accordingly. By combining soil and…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
…and pruning. Burkdoll highlighted the benefits of using pre-emergent herbicides, such as Chateau EZ, which provides broad-spectrum weed control while remaining safe for grapevines. Citrus farmers in Ventura and Santa…