…typically indicating nut loss inside. Early season (March-April) infestation leads to the most severe yield loss when the nuts drop to the ground. The best way to confirm the damage is…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…weather which sped up the start of bloom, followed by those cold temperatures really impacted trees. The NASS stated growers this year reported some rain issues that affected olive set…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…soil reduces potassium (K) uptake and stressing trees may encourage sunburn and growth of Cytospora cankers. The pressure chamber is a great tool for judging whether trees are overly stressed for lack…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-14-19
…nut export markets, California approving the storage of B20 and more on the trade dispute with China. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…in the past with other California commodities and other trading partners. “We bring in buyers from other countries that are looking to source California dried fruits and nuts,” said Frank…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
…method, sprouting seeds in paper towels, or germinating seeds on a sponge. Cold stratification is necessary for certain plants and trees that require time in the ground over winter in…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…be made to producers of almonds, cranberries, cultivated ginseng, fresh grapes, fresh sweet cherries, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. Each specialty crop will receive a payment based on…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Perdue recently announced that USDA would be providing an additional $100 million to 48 organizations to help mitigate some of the damage caused by the current trade environment. California’s nut…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…own set of issues in terms of labor, with trees being planted on a steep slope. “It certainly presents a challenge from a labor perspective when you think about how…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
…any recognized environmental concerns.” Early treatments can provide for the best possible control of ants when growers start shaking the trees in the coming weeks. Haviland noted that the UC…
Almond Update: Children’s Book Educating and Raising Money for FFA
Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…exposed to a prolonged freeze, which can kill your peach trees. The Peach varieties suited for colder climates include: Canadian Harmony, Glohaven, Reliance, Contender, Madison, and Redhaven. Peach trees are…
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Prevention Approaches
…gets in around the nut it can cause the nuts not to come off the tree, you’ll have stick-tights, that’s one of the problems. The other thing is it can…
Expensive Fruit You Can Grow at Home
…constricting the roots, it encourages the tree to produce more fruit. It will be vital to thin the fruit from your trees because if the tree overproduces, it could develop…