California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. Growers who have produced almonds in California from Aug….
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
…a primary pest of almonds and can cause major damage. And stopping that damage can start this time of year. A first step is to shake mummy nuts from the…
Top 10 for 2013
…Discovery of ACP in Tulare County Photos of 2013 Fresno County Blossom Trail AgNeTVideo: Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare AgNeTVideo: 2013 Almond Achievement Award AgNeTVideo: Doug Verboon on High-Speed Rail…
AgNet West e-News: Navel Orangeworm in Almonds; Water Task Force; FSMA Changes
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on navel orangeworm in almonds; the governor’s new water task force; and changes to FSMA. Click here to view the…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Control in Almonds
We’re headed into the time of year when almond growers start to turn their focus to navel orangeworm (NOW) control. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Ag Exports and Farm Bill
USDA and export experts are stressing the need for a new farm bill in order to continue with record agricultural exports. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…effectively and efficiently managing fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Concepts submitted should be in line with at least…
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
…in the position, his first term starting back in 2005. The vote to keep Wenger in the office was unanimous. Wenger is from Modesto, where he grows almonds and walnuts….
AgNeTVideo: New Fungicide Coming for Almonds
Almond growers will soon have a new fungicide available to them. Merivon is currently registered for use in stone fruit, and registration is expected for the 2014 almond season….
Almond Conference Underway
…as well as marketing. There are also classroom demonstrations, a research poster session, and the almond industry trade show. Today’s events also feature the new “Almonds and Ale” demonstration. Coming…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…and turning on wind machines all to keep the temperature in the groves warmer by a just a few precious degrees. For the California Citrus Mutual’s weather page, click here….
U.S. Farm Exports Improving
The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
A new study shows some big benefits to including almonds as part of your daily diet. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. With the holiday season…