…single investment in the history of the California almond industry,” said Jansen. “We will lead the world tree nut industry in almond product innovation and double our capacity with cutting…
BASF Rep Talks Practicing BMPs on Weed Control
Sabrina Hill has a report with BASF product manager Doug Haller about the importance of BMPs on weed control in tree nut and vine crops. Click to Open or Download…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill fills us in on the harvest progress of many crops around the state as well as a report on the nut crops. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Citrus Industry E-news: HLB ‘Escape’ Trees; Citrus Forecast; Fresh Report
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes information on HLB “escape” trees, details on tomorrow’s citrus forecast and a report on fresh citrus shipments. Want…
Altrevin to Fight Fire Ants
Sabrina Hill talks with BASF Product Manager for Altrevin, Doug Haller, about fighting fire ants. Click to open or download audio report. Fire ants can cause big problems during nut…
Tulare County Walnut Buying Period to Start Nov. 1
Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita announced today that the walnut-buying period will begin Friday, November 1st as the County’s nut theft ordinance continues to be enforced. “Commercial production and…
Weed Control in Tree Nut Crops
At the recent conference for the California Association of Pest Control Advisors, we talked with Dow Agro-Sciences representative Andre Alves, and he told us about Pindar GT Herbicide. Click to…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
…additional forage for bees along with the almond crop. She says if the growers do plant extra forage for the bees around their trees, it helps provide a wider range…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…veto of AB 571 sends a clear message to all agriculture stakeholders, that this administration does not care about the citrus industry or California agriculture.” There are more citrus trees…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…impact on the California nut industry. China has a big demand for nuts. In fact, about 40 percent of our pistachio exports head there, along with about 20 percent of…
AgNeTVideo: Almond Harvest
Fresno County almond grower Gino Favagrossa explains how almonds are harvested once the trees are shaken. For more on his almond harvest this season, click here….
Fresno County Deals with Asian Citrus Psyllid
…disease in California. Huanglongbing kills citrus trees and has already caused severe problems for Florida’s citrus industry. For a video of Wright explaining what residents should look for, click here….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…not spread from other parts of the state. “Do not bring citrus fruit, leaves, cuttings, or trees from other parts of the state.” He said “it only increases the chances…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…out of the area. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to remove fruit from the area. In addition to Kern and Tulare Counties, ACP…