…plant annuals and perennials, along with tropical plants grown as annuals. The month of May is a great time to plant flowering and fruit bearing trees and shrubs for your…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…a few instances of rain, wind, and hail towards the end of the bloom period, overall bloom conditions were favorable for growers. Temperatures were mild to warm with trees hitting…
How to Deal with Sawflies in Your Garden
…four wings. These pests don’t sting, despite looking like wasps. Sawfly love to eat plants and will also chew through fruit. Remove any debris around your trees that might give…
Health Bite: It’s Smoothie Season
…nut butter, like peanut or almond butter, or a quarter to half an avocado. I usually go for avocado because it doesn’t change the taste of the smoothie. Now we…
New Prune Varieties Ready to Take the Next Step in the Development Process
…Castro explained. “There’s I12S-6, I14N-25, and J2N-127. These are all items that have great promise in the industry with low dry-away ratios, good harvest dates, and trees that have the…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…felt by farmers and ranchers. Jacobsen detailed instances of productive orchards being pulled out. Some growers are also shaking their current crop to reduce water needs and save the trees…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
Post-bloom is a critical period for almonds. If disease strikes during this time, your trees can experience anything from branch- and foliage-shedding to a reduction in nut quality and yield….
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) have located and removed more than 2,300 diseased residential citrus trees throughout Southern California. As a result of CPDPD’s efforts in surveying, treatment and swift removal…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…use of smarter irrigation systems, growers can keep trees at an appropriate growth level by meeting water needs while also preventing potential waste of water. “Basically, it’s a formula. How…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…effects of climate change. Climate-Smart CRP practices include the development of wildlife habitat, the establishment of trees and permanent grasses, and wetland restoration. The CRP expansion has updated soil rental…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…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…