…will release the 2021 Objective Report. This report collects data later in the growing season, closer to harvest, and is based on an actual count of nuts on the trees….
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
…the report are based on a hypothetical orchard that’s been planted at 128 trees per acre that have a life expectancy of 40 years. The study incorporates the costs of…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
…and horseradish are all great to start this month. March is also ideal for planting trees and shrubs. Such as Dogwood and Magnolia trees, apple and plum trees, Rose of…
Nursery Demand Ramping Up After A Slow End to 2020
…towards the end of March – we’re having very steady sales across grapevines, almond trees, pistachios. We’re seeing a lot of very strong demand and we’re ramping up our inventories.”…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
…an orchard. “The biggest thing is after a rain event or before a rain event you get some protection on those trees and fungicides are effective in doing that,” said…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
The tree you can grow will provide healthy nuts for a lifetime. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Macadamia Nut Ttree Courtesy: Pinterest Macadamias are an evergreen tree…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…drier, and the weather is ideal for gardening in the western region. Hand-pulling weeds, while they’re still small, should be on your March to-do list. And, fertilize established citrus trees. Listen…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
…told AgNet West last month that the extreme wind event caused some damage. “We had sustained 50-mile hour winds for (two days),” he said. “We’ve got a few trees knocked…
Best and Safest Method for Using Greywater in the Garden
…be harmful if ingested. Thus, this water is perfect for adding water and nutrients to thirsty trees, shrubs, and grass. Just make sure you are only watering at the root…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…them. Chestnuts, too. Which, when made into flour, is sweet and light and incredibly good in cakes. Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecan, and Beech Nuts can all be made into flour. Different…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
Almond growers around the state have their minds set on the pending bloom period. One of the critical components of getting a successful nut set is proper bloom nutrition. Wilbur…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…many orchards with the pending bloom period coming. Many bees are coming from stone fruit orchards and are waiting for almond trees to bloom. Burkdoll said that most growers in…