…the process of replacing older citrus trees with new avocado plantings. The decision was partially because of a need to rotate crops, as the lemons trees have been producing for…
Almond Update: Industry Participation is Paramount for United Action
…Del Rio Nut Company, Michelle Penney has been involved in ABC programs since participating in the Almond Leadership Program back in 2017. Now serving on the Global Communications Committee, Penney…
Tea Tree Oil Applications in Agriculture
…but other tea tree oil products are used on a variety of crops such as fruit trees, vegetables, bananas, and even coffee. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
…that nut is crucial,” said Burkdoll. “Again, it’s preventative. It’s a prophylactic treatment. There’s a lot of good chemistries out there that work.” Almonds are most susceptible to NOW during…
Almond Update: ABC Represents Industry in International Markets
…the trip to international markets, ABC also had a presence at the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Dubai. Waycott and ABC Chairman Brian Wahlbrink gave a presentation on…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
…year for production. “Bloom for us has pretty much ended so growers are able to see the number of nuts that are being set on trees,” Matoian noted. “We’re expecting…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
Once again growers are dealing with limited water availability, further emphasizing the importance of efficient irrigation approaches. UC Cooperative Extension Nut Crop Farm Advisor, Mae Culumber said that last year’s…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
…which is welcome news for the industry. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “I certainly hear a lot of stories with a lot of tree nut commodities about being able to…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…of the most problematic orchard pests for walnut growers include coddling moth and walnut husk fly. Coddling moth infestations can be particularly destructive and can be found by scouting for…
Agronomic Minute: Monitoring for Fire Blight in Apples
…a bacteria and it infests trees via new buds or cracks or cuts on leaves and branches, which then develop into oozing cankers and infected foliage turns a necrotic red-brown…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the difference between seasonal vacuumed manure, tree nut coverage pulling ahead of field…
Almond Matters: Recent Rain Emphasizes Importance of Disease Prevention
…Alternaria, rust, and scab to a minimum. Once defoliating diseases get out of control the trees can begin losing their leaves, putting negative pressure on nut development and impacting yield….
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…students will have their first opportunity to experience what the state-of-the-art nut processing lab has to offer. The new equipment will pair with the Tree Nut Processing course that was…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers invasive pests threatening California’s already threatened trees, $5,000 grants for organic education, and…