In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the new year means that almond bloom is on the horizon. Growers are working on orchard preparations to get their…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…12 rows. The results were impressive, prompting Watson to focus on the Dormex-treated rows during harvest, yielding a remarkable 266 pounds more per row than the rest of the field….
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…information presented by the most renowned experts in the field. Topics that will be covered as part of the summit include nitrogen and potassium management in mature orchards. “We’ll then…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…rows than the rest of the field. So, I started thinking and I said, well, I think I’ll do it again next year,” Watson noted. Information from the UC Davis…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…the field if something goes wrong, is imperative when using AI in crop production. “I need an alert to tell me something is wrong, that I need to go check…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…crops, certainly tree nuts, and trying to ensure that we’re opening new markets around the globe. Where we can reduce tariffs or to get an equitable playing field for commodities…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
A team of crop pest management and food safety researchers in the U.S. is conducting a survey to gather information on field equipment sanitation practices in agriculture. The study addresses…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…are essential components of setting trees up for success next year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said a lot of growers have taken a more lax…
No Kitchens in Future Homes?
…so yes, there are houses that are being built without kitchens.” Some of these new houses have smaller food preparation spaces instead of full kitchens. “We’re becoming more reliant on…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., dormancy programs are being put into action throughout the state. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said…
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
…posed difficulties for weed control that resulted in the emergence of larger and tougher weeds. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said an appropriate preemergent program is…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08): “The panel’s decision leaves in place a status quo of Canadian dairy restrictions that is simply unacceptable. American farmers deserve a level playing field, and Canada must…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…students who share our passion for agriculture.” The William C. Berg Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship is open to NCGA members and their children pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field….
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…can compost be used? Compost can be used in landscape and field crop productions as a soil amendment. It has found uses in the horticulture, viticulture, greenhouse production, turfgrass applications…