…against frost, paying close attention to the weather forecast, so that overwintered crops and fruit trees can be protected. Trees and shrubs can be planted now, as well as some…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…sanitation programs. Ensuring the mummy nuts are shaken off the trees and onto the ground helps eliminate food sources for overwintering pests. “Make sure that we destroy the navel orangeworm…
Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting
…she continues with invasive trees you’ll want to avoid planting in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Invasive Trees to Avoid Planting A European Maple tree,…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…compliments the $40 million per year program funded by California citrus growers to stop the spread of HLB which has been detected in over 900 backyard citrus trees in Southern…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of
…late spring and early summer. It’s recommended as a reliable ornamental bloomer. But the problem with it is it can smother young trees and quickly grows to form dense cover…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a lot less heat and smoke generated by the fire, so there was much less damage to trees and man-made structures. We got rid of the cattle and sheep that…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…helping them with nutrient management and irrigation water management, and also with their greenhouse structures,” said Mather. “It was definitely a team effort to reach these folks and meet them…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
…ACP were found. Local homeowners are cooperating with authorities to eradicate the insects. Preliminary testing of the trees does not indicate HLB in the area. All four discovery sites have…
Algorithm Helps Focus HLB Scouting
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been utilizing an algorithm in their programs to find possible HLB infected citrus trees in the state. CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker said it…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Co., Inc., Hereford, Texas Graceland Fruit, Inc., Frankfort, Mich. Great Pacific Nut Company, Westley, Calif. Idaho Potato Commission, Eagle, Idaho Inkrumah Agriculture, Export, & Food Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga. International…
Spray Rigs Could Be Part of Pest Issues
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a major topic at nut shows around the state this fall after the damage that was seen last season. Blue Diamond Growers Member Relations Director Mel…