…lessen the intensity of wildfires. “Private landowners and farmers have all kinds of questions about, how should we worry about air quality? Or I’m worried about the trees on my…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…the trees from overhead rain, these spores of fungal pathogens germinate and start to go rampant and start to infect,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A…..
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…soil that is enriched with organic matter. Picking the right spot is also crucial for orange trees. That’s the same for any orchard tree. Orange trees need a spot sheltered…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…GWSS aside from grapes and nearly 25,000 acres of citrus trees were treated as part of the program in the Southern San Joaquin Valley in 2019. Stone-Smith noted that a…
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
…outdoors. Most citrus trees are self-fertile, so you don’t need to plant more than one tree for fruit production. There are many varieties to consider. If you want a tree…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants Scale insects are nasty little plant suckers that are relatively common among indoor and outdoor plants and trees….
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
…concerned about post-bloom weather. If you put cold grey clouds over the valley you’ll lose crop because the trees can’t produce the nutrients that the nuts need to develop,” said…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…declines can be particularly hard on tree farmers, as they cannot just rip out a 30-year investment that was made in those trees. Crop diversification has become even more important…
Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve
The sterile insect technique (SIT) for helping to control navel orangeworm (NOW) in nut crops continues to progress. Sterile moths are being released in almond and pistachio test plots and…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial
…these companion plants: Cabbage, brocolli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and fruit trees. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…by a window, like small lemon trees. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…season progresses are optimizing tree nutrition and being mindful of disease pressures. “If nutrition is optimized – coupled with adequate soil moisture and sunlight of course – you could maximize…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…trees can get quite big in the Sacramento Valley. So that’s not even counting all the production of those trees.” There are some challenges for small-scale farmers who may be…