…to the Western Tree Nut Association. Additionally, they delve into the reinstatement of nearly 5,700 USDA employees by the Merit Systems Protection Board due to disputed firings over restructuring and…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…weaken trees,” Rieser warned. “This not only affects the current season’s crop but also impacts long-term orchard health, potentially leading to replanting and economic losses.” Fortunately, both diseases can be…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…impact yield, particularly in fruit and nut trees. However, he cautioned that overapplying micronutrients—especially boron—can be harmful. Soil pH also affects nutrient availability, making regular soil testing essential. In cases…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
…Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL, these diseases present significant economic challenges due to their timing and complexity. Botrytis primarily affects almond trees during bloom when cool, rainy weather creates…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…to chemical incompatibility. However, Rogers explained that AgroLiquid’s nutrient technology enables these nutrients to be mixed without issue, providing growers with a more flexible approach to nutrient application. Beyond phosphorus…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
…hard way about soil stewardship. The practices associated with keeping livestock also contributed to deterioration of the land. Colonists would cut down trees, allow their cattle and livestock to graze…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company, discusses the challenges California almond growers face. She highlights the importance of balancing chill hours, the impact of extreme weather, and the need…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…chill hours had some really negative effects,” Penney said. “We see trees that didn’t go completely dormant and didn’t have the energy to push the crop that we thought we…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World?
…question. What state is referred to as the grass seed capital of the world? That would be Oregon. Oregon leads the nation in hazelnut and grass seed production. Its agriculture…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…almond orchards. Growers were urged to adopt blooming cover crops, a practice that enhances honeybee health while providing agronomic advantages. “There’s a lot of great benefits to growing your trees…
Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition
…primarily made up of polyunsaturated fat, including omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Walnuts are the only tree nut offering an excellent source of omega-3 ALA. Additionally, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…shares fascinating agricultural Christmas traditions from around the world, such as the Slavic tradition of placing straw under the tablecloth and the English practice of wassailing apple trees. Lorrie talks…