…plants. Pull tomato plants that are done bearing and showing signs of late blight. No need to use them for compost – destroy them. Gather fallen fruit from trees. This…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…costs for chipping their trees, or watering the roads to keep the dust down, or sending in tests for their wells to third-party consultants, that might cost hundreds or even…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
…to attract owls is to provide shelter for them. Shelter and nesting sites can be most easily provided by leaving dead trees in your yard, as long as it is…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…trees and stress the trees,” said Daren Williams, ABC Senior Director of Global Communications. “Then just cleaner product being delivered into the system to their handler. That’s a big issue….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering irrigation tips for walnut trees when water is scarce,…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…ABC provides some tips for reaping the benefits of keeping orchard floors clean. In the video, Field Representative for Hughson Nut, Donny Hicks said that planning ahead and removing unwanted…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…navel orangeworm issues this season will want to pay particular attention to mummy nuts in the Fall. “Dormant applications of insecticides can be advantageous but for mummy nuts that are…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…bird bath, or landscaped water garden. And, shelter. Such as a bat box, or dead trees. In addition to food and shelter, it is important to reduce the use of pesticides…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…with conventional wisdom that’s out there,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC). “I think the trees were ready for a little bit of…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…in the proximity of prime fig growing areas of California. “While having one acre of experimental trees out of production for the year – if it comes to that –…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…dried almost before you get two trees down the row because it’s so hot,” said Burkdoll. Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
…start with removing tired and worn plants, shrubs, and trees. To remove shrubs, begin with a pair of loppers to cut away branches and any large roots visible to the…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…that are offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Villane discussed the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement program, the Agricultural Tractor Replacement program, and the Alternatives to Agricultural…
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…a useful and nutritious fruit, crabapple trees are a delight to have around. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home…