Researchers are working with the gene editing technology CRISPR to help citrus trees be more resistant to the disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Efforts continue on working to determine how the pathogen…
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
…Tree With the right care, lemon trees can thrive in most homes anywhere in the world. Lemons are one of the most widely used citrus fruits in the world. They’re…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
…easier to breed walnut trees better equipped to combat the soil-borne pathogens that now plague many of California’s 4,800 growers. In a new study, a team of scientists at the University…
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
…and hasn’t caused a lot of erosion problems or knocked over very many trees,” he said. “Our growers are very, very happy.” The difference between this year and others is…
Success Starts From the Ground Up
…for tree nut, vine and vegetable operations. When you want weed control done right consider their burndown and residual herbicide options. Whether you need a contact or systemic herbicide, Nufarm…
ACP Found in Sacramento
…citrus trees in Sacramento are asked not to transport or send citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees, or curry leaves from the quarantine area. ACP quarantines are in place…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
It’s going to be a light year for California avocados, but markets are setting up nicely. 2019 is technically an off-year for alternate bearing California avocado trees. “We have a somewhat smaller…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…$2,214,226 to support National Clean Plant Network foundation plant stocks for citrus, grapes, fruit trees, sweet potato, and roses; $1,779,510 to support California’s Emergency Plant Health Response Teams for responding…
Celebrating National Peanut Month
…Ours. Celebrating National Peanut Month March is National Peanut Month and today on March 1st, it’s Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. National Peanut Month had its beginnings as National Peanut Week…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…transferring to trees, and a smoother, cleaner harvest, especially for growers “shaking and raking” tree nuts. A Suite of Solutions Nufarm offers a powerful weed control program for tree nut,…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…that may allow growers to maximize their income per acre. Managing overall cropload by pruning and thinning trees can be helpful. Avoiding an early harvest time and waiting for the…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…in many cities around the country. The trees were southern and western species, so not all states received trees. For more information on their locations, visit the NASA Moon Trees…