…the report noted. Strawberry harvest in Tulare County concluded due to high temperatures at the end of the week, while olive trees have undergone trimming. In the nut crop sector,…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Ant Populations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., ant populations can create significant issues for growers later in the season. Once trees are shaken and almonds are on…
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
…impacts they have on almonds,” said Mae Culumber, UC Tree Nuts Crop Advisor and author of the guide. The guide explains the two types of salt stress that almond trees…
Over One Million Acres Approved for General CRP Signup
…growing approved grasses and trees to help control soil erosion and improve soil health and water quality on farmland. Offers for new land for the General CRP signup totaled about…
Almond Matters: Tough Year for Disease Pressure
…Diseases will especially thrive in the canopy of the orchard where trees are transpiring. “Evapotranspiration is taking place, so you’ve got added moisture in that microclimate there which is conducive…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…component of keeping Alternatia pressures from causing damage in orchards. Burkdoll highlighted a case where trees were nearly defoliated at harvest due to Alternaria. The grower made just one or…
March Storm Damage Continues to be Assessed in Monterey County
…of the concerns he is hearing from area growers is the maintenance of rivers. Trees growing in the middle of rivers and other debris create problems when river flows pick…
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
…the farmers of specialty vegetable, fruit, nut, and berry crops.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Growth Predicted for Tree Nut Market
A growth spurt is predicted for the tree nut market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report by Technavio shows the tree nut market is expected…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…fire ants are found, including citrus orchards and almond groves, pastures, fruit and nut tree groves. How Do I Apply for Optimal Results? Apply Extinguish Professional® Fire Ant Bait as needed,…
Eating Almonds Before Meals May Help Lower Blood Sugar
Eating a handful of this nut before meals may help lower blood sugar. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Two new research…
Agronomic Minute: Sensors to Help Fine-Tune Precision Irrigation Systems
…irrigation systems that incorporate up-to-date water need data can help growers reduce water stress in trees. Critically managing the water status of trees can also help growers save water during…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-20-23
…production and the mixed forecast for tree nut exports in 2023. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Almond Matters: Managing Leaffooted Plant Bugs in Orchards
…“Typically, it doesn’t develop right, and you’ll see a little oozing later on. The tree reacts to it. But the nut itself has been damaged already,” Burkdoll explained. Scouting is…