…to be effective as a preventative treatment for almond trees. “As we get close to the bloom, and there’s any type of frost, cold/wet weather forecasted, you could put KASUMIN…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
…WOR offers growers a chance to still get value from their old trees. “The benefits of whole orchard recycling means you’re not just ripping out 25 years of history and…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…all day long so that’s been a good thing. We need that to keep those trees dormant as long as possible, so when the weather does warm up, they’re ready…
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
…weather has been largely cooperative for setting the stage for a good bloom period. “The trees are still dormant. It’s been cold and wet, so its keeping things in sleepy…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
…experienced $646 million in annualized losses. Specialty crops, which included fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, saw a decline of six percent. Total annualized losses were measured at $837 million. The…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
…somewhat nutty and is also quite rich. Birch trees will produce a mild, somewhat sweet and more watery than maple syrup. Although the butternut tree is in the walnut family,…
Port Inefficiencies Bring Future Export Market Opportunities into Question
…“The tree nut industry, they’ve lost sales to certain markets and those markets were able to pick up product from other sources. So, it’s a question of reliability,” Carter noted….
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
A $1.5 million emergency grant is enabling scientists in citrus-producing states to find trees tolerant to the devastating citrus disease HLB. The disease has crippled Florida’s citrus industry and has…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…and San Jose scale is essential for maintaining nut quality and tree health. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay said monitoring will be critical for determining what type…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…for the smaller citrus forecast, as trees can often produce smaller crop sizes following a heavy year. “The other thing that we had last year, with the large volumes that…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…original tree, including the tree stand. Flocked trees are usually accepted, but not artificial trees. Larger trees, six to seven feet, may need to be cut in half depending on…
Growing One of the Sweetest Fruits that’s Almost Like Candy
…the fruits, the trees are beautiful in the garden thanks to the dark green leaves and pungent flowers. Although they’re amazing fresh off the tree, persimmons make for cookies that…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…move forward,” Creamer noted. “The temperatures that we’ve seen so far have just been excellent for us. We like it a little bit cold. It helps the trees to shut…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
Some valuable tips for growing citrus trees indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Henry Damaschke from Pixabay Growing citrus trees indoors can be daunting, but the…