…board aims to expand almonds’ role beyond simple snacking to being a key ingredient in pastries and desserts. During the September tour, participants observed almond harvesting and processing and engaged…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
A View of Amish Harvesting There Corn Using Six Horses and Three Men as it was Done Years Ago on a Sunny Fall Day. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…by streamlining operations. In an interview after, he explained that automation extends beyond driverless tractors, with applications in spraying, mowing, weeding, and harvesting. “Maybe not so obvious is automation of…
Almond Grower Shares Experience with Off-Ground Harvesting
DepositPhotos image In the recent Almond Journey podcast, Kern County almond grower Bret Sill shares some of his experiences with experiments with off-ground harvest and reflects on how this approach…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
…thinning, harvesting, etc. and then you can work against the right set of math because it turns out no matter what size the operation is, it takes hours and hours…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…pumpkin harvest season coming up,” he said. “Our fields will be ready to start harvesting in the last week of August,” noting a small window of demand leading up to…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…Acadian Plant Health, a world leader in biostimulant solutions, sustainably sourced, and scientifically proven to increase crop tolerance to stress, yield, and quality. As the largest independent marine plant harvesting,…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…Assistance Program, reports are due earlier, especially before harvesting or grazing begins. If planting is prevented by a natural disaster like drought, farmers must report this on form CCC-576 within…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…American agriculture, but especially for Native food and agri-systems,” said Taylor. “USDA and the Intertribal Agricultural Council share a commitment to promoting the authenticity and enriched nature of growing, harvesting…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…a comparatively smaller tree and can be farmed at a higher density, which could be advantageous to farmers so long as “harvesting technology can keep up,” Castro noted. The new…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…hourly rates, as they are paying higher wages than their global competition, Sahatjian said. As a result, producers are minimizing hand labor by increasing mechanization. “Mechanical dry-on-the-vine raisin harvesting and…
California Chill Report: Tracking Chill Conditions for Dormex Applications
…Dormex, Khezri recommended applying it to different rows at different locations within the orchard. “I also suggest harvesting those particular rows separately recording the numbers and conducting a comparison. This…
Weather’s Impact on Almond Pollination: Insights from BASF
…ready for harvesting. While acknowledging the exploration of alternative pollination methods, Samler emphasizes the current dependence on bees and the challenges faced due to weather conditions. Acknowledging the industry’s commitment…