Improving production through genetics is a long process, but research supported by the California Walnut Board is making it more efficient. U.C. Davis Nut Crops Breeder Pat J. Brown has…
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
Almond bloom started as usual this season, but ideal conditions fueled development and trees went from a few early blossoms to almost full bloom quick. Although rain is needed, California…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…states. The insect has a very wide host range, both agricultural and urban plants and trees. Dara said the tree of heaven seems to be its first choice, but grapevines…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
…application through your drip or sprinkler lines.” Nitrogen applications should generally begin right after bloom as the trees leaf out. With the speed at which bloom is progressing this year,…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”), which can control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. CRP…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…they have about 38,000 acres. Most of that’s very young trees not into production yet, so they have a lot of potential coming online and they’re planting a lot of…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…also provide much-needed forage for pollinators, with the research indicating very little competition for pollination between the cover crop and the trees. “When you talk to beekeepers they do feel…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering one way to avoid WJTD by sending trees into…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…each year for violations of California or federal plant quarantine laws. The inspectors also look for fruit flies, which are a constant threat. Not only fruits, but vegetables, nuts, some…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…year. Too many trees blooming simultaneously can overwork bees in getting to the flowers while the stigma is still viable, which can limit nut set. “If everything blooms quickly and…
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
…to harden off. Stake Trees if ice build-up on plants is not severe, sometimes staking a plant is enough to keep it safe until you clear it of ice. Just…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
…of it the last two nights just trying to keep the trees from freezing.” New flush on coastal lemon trees was damaged by freezing temperatures. Growers throughout California, especially in…
Almond Matters: Making Plans for Using A Plant Growth Regulator
…approaching. Extending bloom in almond trees can maximize the potential for pollination and help growers increase overall nut set. “Couple of things you need to be thinking about as far…
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees…