…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…a positive note, real Christmas trees offer environmental benefits, being biodegradable and recyclable. Whitehill pointed out that locally sourced trees have a smaller carbon footprint compared to artificial ones, which…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…trees over artificial ones. He encourages consumers to appreciate and support local Christmas tree growers and to recycle their trees responsibly. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…Texas. Additionally, almond trees sequester 18 million metric tons of carbon annually. Turner also praised the practice of whole orchard recycling, where end-of-life trees are returned to the soil. “It’s…
American Agriculture History Minute: Settling and Farming the Plains
…a straight line where trees stopped and grass took over, but it is in Iowa where trees finally gave way to the endless miles of the Great Prairie. Settlers on…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…England and New York carried seeds for plum, apple, and pear trees, and more orchards were planted. Kentuckians brought their knowledge of improved seed and livestock breeding. And from Pennsylvania…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…and drought in California. Ducheneaux acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially for farmers whose high-value crops, like almond and pecan trees, require years to recover after a disaster. “Our safety net…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
American Agriculture History Minute: Midwest Migration
…located where the great eastern forests and the prairies of the western United States met. There’s not a straight line where trees stop and grass takes over, but it was…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
Bumblebee insect on white blooming cherry blossom. Bumblebee insect. The family of bees. Blossoming of whiskey. White flower. The Cherry Orchard. Pollination of trees. Nectar. By malaha3/DepositPhotos image The Xerces…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…positions trees to absorb nutrients and begin growing vigorously in the spring. Unlike compost, Annuity is already fully decomposed, minimizing risks such as soil blockages and contamination from bacteria like…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
DepositPhotos image Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-21-24
…not always think about: damage to the Central Valley’s tree nut crops. Joining us on the phone are two University of California researchers who found just how costly that damage…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…