…there are steps that can be taken to give the new trees the best chance for successful growth. “After those trees are in you want to go through and put…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…of damage inflicted by navel orangeworm. “[PTB damage] predispose that nut for navel orangeworm to attack it. Navel orangeworm seems to have a preference for those nuts that have been…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Houseplants Safe for Dogs
…as Tillandsias. Or, these common fern plants: Boston Fern, Staghorn Fern, and Maidenhair Fern. Dwarf Olive Trees and Orchids are safe, too. Or herbs, like Rosemary. This also happens to…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
California Avocados are bracing for a light 2019. July’s heat wave in southern California seems to have affected many of the state’s avocado trees. The California Avocado Commission told AgAlert…
Christmas Tree Disposal After the Holidays
…landfill, here are some alternative ways of disposing of the tree. Christmas trees can be cut up into garden projects, as the trunks make good borders, the limbs make good…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…Issues Center indicates that the increased tariffs could cost U.S. fruit and nut industries as much as $3.34 billion. The California table grape industry expressed appreciation when table grapes were…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher, Longer
…that your tree is already dying. And be careful: a green tree doesn’t always mean it’s healthy. Touch the tree’s branches, and see if any needles fall off. If they…
Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree
…after you cut it down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Christmas trees require constant care from the moment they are plucked from the tree farm and are…
Celebrating National Maple Syrup Day
…Maple Syrup Day. It is usually from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple or black maple trees that maple syrup is made from although it not limited to…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…on CNH Tractors and designed to endure the toughest Walnut, Almond and other trees. With driver comfort and safety in mind, we designed a Low Profile Cab that keeps the…
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
…the trees are blooming,” said Clay. As growers get their orchard weed control programs going, Clay highlighted the importance of basic management methods such as understanding which weeds are most…
Harvesting Homegrown Christmas Trees
…the trees without it being necessary to soak them in water the whole time until you’re ready to use them? You can cut the trees down a little earlier and…