…animal protein, cotton, dairy, fruits, and nuts. “We achieved notable tariff reductions this year on chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples and frozen turkey among other products that will open market…
Weather’s Impact on Almond Pollination: Insights from BASF
…blossoms pollinated at different times, matured at different rates, causing variable crop phenology within the tree.” This variability led to challenges later in the season as almonds were not uniformly…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…key aspects of the reputation of almonds. “We’re consistently doing nutrition research and communicating those benefits to ensure that consumers around the globe know that almonds are one of the…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…thing. Right now, because there’s no leaves on the trees, the trees are still dormant. You can go out with a pretty high rate of oil, three to four or…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, supply and demand balance issues are expected to improve for almonds, and the…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…of frost during bloom, Samler underscores the potential impact on almond trees. She explains, “Hard freezes or prolonged cold temperatures not only kill blossoms in the short term but can…
Week in Review: New Beetle Makes Winter Sanitation Critical & Snow Levels A Quarter of Last Year
The discovery of the invasive pest Carpophilus truncatus underscores the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards. Snow levels appear to be a fraction of what they…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…from industry experts about almond nutrient management,” said Sebastian Saa, ABC Associate Director of Agricultural Research. “Nutrient management is a very important topic for our industry, especially during these challenging…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…and almonds, said he was already familiar with the product with already having used it successfully in his grapes. “Two years ago, when I found they had labeled Dormex for…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…scion varieties. Hailing Jin heads a $1.36 million project using a peptide from Australian finger limes to combat HLB by injecting trees with a natural citrus virus. The grants were…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…ANR researchers. Wilson said that winter sanitation is the best way to address the threat the carpophilus beetle can present. The invasive insect overwinters in mummy nuts, remnant nuts that…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…episodes, including the one with Richard Waycott, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…chemical companies have endeavored to provide tools for walnut growers,” Jarvis-Shean noted. “Resources traditionally available to fruit cultivators but historically lacking for those involved in nut crop cultivation.” Collaborating with…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…at The Almond Conference, McKalip highlighted the vital role almonds play in contributing to the health and wealth of the U.S. Emphasizing the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to inclusive agricultural trade,…