…up some issues in a new block that just had its first harvest. “We realized the trees grew great, tons of limbs, but some of those limbs were actually too…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Tulare County’s nut theft ordinance in full effect, data needed from producers with…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…any positive finds in commercial groves. However, over 550 positive trees have been identified in the city of Tulare. The triple-digit heat slowed surveying efforts, as symptom expression of the…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…global market for almonds remains strong as the number-one nut used in new food products. A lot of those companies are using almonds and we want to make sure that…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…likely been a bit larger. “That’s what happens over time. As the avocados are on the trees they are maturing and getting more size. But because of the limited amount…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…Waycott. “Then we have two new alternates. We have Kelli Evans from Blue Diamond Growers who’s representing them, and then Katie Staack from Grizzly Nut who’s representing her company and…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…explained. “The shipment numbers look good; they are up over every other year in comparison. The price seems to be holding fairly firm, especially when compared with other tree nut…
Week in Review: Legislation Seeks Fairness at U.S. Ports & Industry Optimism for Avocado Market
…addressed to President Joe Biden encouraging involvement in the ongoing negotiations. Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch explains his optimism for the industry as they replace citrus trees with new avocado…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…pests and diseases to get inside the hull to damage the nut. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said hull split is already underway in early varieties….
Avocado Grower Sees Opportunity for the Industry in the Years Ahead
…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…