In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…effectively and efficiently managing fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Concepts submitted should be in line with at least…
Tips for Picking the Freshest Christmas Tree
While there are some Christmas tree farms around the state, most of the fresh Christmas trees for sale here in California are from Oregon or Washington. There are two ways…
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
…in the position, his first term starting back in 2005. The vote to keep Wenger in the office was unanimous. Wenger is from Modesto, where he grows almonds and walnuts….
AgNeTVideo: New Fungicide Coming for Almonds
Almond growers will soon have a new fungicide available to them. Merivon is currently registered for use in stone fruit, and registration is expected for the 2014 almond season….
Scientists Working on Problems of Christmas Tree Growers
Scientists are always working on ways to improve farm crops, and that includes farm raised Christmas trees. Here is USDA’s Gary Crawford with Dr. John Frampton and guest, Godzilla. Click…
Almond Conference Underway
…as well as marketing. There are also classroom demonstrations, a research poster session, and the almond industry trade show. Today’s events also feature the new “Almonds and Ale” demonstration. Coming…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…Currently, about 85 percent of the state’s citrus crop is still on the trees and vulnerable to freeze damage. According to the National Weather Services, the Fresno-area is looking at…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…baskets filled with nuts or dried fruit, bottles of California wine, and local cheeses all support the state’s farmers and ranchers. You can also get gift certificates for farm-to-fork restaurants…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
…almonds per day either as a snack or incorporated into a meal. Manager of Global Health and Nutrition Communications for the Almond Board of California Jenny Heap explains this new…
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
…of Alabama, Arizona, Hawaii, and Mississippi have detected the pest but not the disease. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked to not remove fruit from…
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
There’s another reason to add almonds to meals whenever you can. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Manager of Global Health and Nutrition Communications for the…
Citrus Industry E-news: Nutrients and HLB; Orie Lee Honored; Brazil Trip
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes information on nutrients that help trees cope with HLB, a grower being honored, and what was learned about…
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…snack almonds. Snack Almond sales jumped 22 percent versus prior year, while Chilled Almond Breeze sales skyrocketed 74 percent and Aseptic Almond Breeze climbed 40 percent. Artisan Nut*Thins were up…