…can get effective pollination and nut set.” Effective disease management will also be a critical aspect of bloom prep this year, especially if the wet conditions continue. However, if the…
California Chill Report: Impacts of Straggled Bloom from Low Chill
…different times, affecting the potential for pollination. Similar issues can present themselves in walnut trees. Jarvis-Shean noted another common problem for walnut growers when low chill creates an uneven bloom….
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
…looked like we got enough chill hours for the trees to behave normally but it was a trick because that model doesn’t really count as the way the trees count,”…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
…going with a burndown and preemergent in the middle of winter/early January to clean up things that didn’t get done earlier,” said Burkdoll. “Also, there’s dormant applications for the trees…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…trees,” Samran said. “That’s another benefit of groundwater recharge, I mean, the only way you could push salt and chloride out is through water, pushing it down, they’re not removed…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
…bearing acres actually increased from 1.31 million last year to 1.34 million acres this year. “The Land IQ report did report on stressed trees and abandoned orchards and that kind…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
Mild winters in recent years have been creating some dormancy issues in orchards that become apparent later in the season. Researchers have been evaluating different options that might assist walnut…
California Chill Report: Understanding Chill Accumulation
…California’s mild climate, trees can still get some value in temperatures above that threshold. The dynamic model can provide growers with a more specific indication of what the trees are…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…99 percent of Christmas trees and 95 percent of poinsettias shipping between November and December. From 2000–15, live Christmas tree imports averaged around two million trees per year at an…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…The California companies included in the trade mission include Blue Diamond Growers, California Walnut Commission, The Spirit Guild, Quon Yick International Inc., Mariani Nut Company, Vanilla Saffron Imports, and Cal…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Nut Production Insights. “We’re really going to go around the globe here with the main production areas. There’s no question that Australia, Spain, and Portugal are now key international players…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-17-22
…Delta Drought Response pilot program, and details on the global tree nut production insights and rootstock selection sessions at the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
…trees wet, and some moisture out there helps with a lot of different things, but you’ll get better coverage that way,” Burkdoll explained. “The trees are already wet; they’re not…