…be timed that way. Tree crops. There is peaches, apples, pears, and several others. And, nut trees. In just about every southern state from California to Florida, farmers can irrigate…
Almond Update: Dialing in Irrigation with Pressure Chambers
…Cooper said it can be hard to catch up on watering in the hot summer months and pressure chambers are a great tool to measure the stress on your trees….
Almond Matters: Ant Management in Orchards
…“Those two species, the southern fire ant, and the pavement ant get in there and actually feed right on the nut meat,” Tollerup stated. Listen to Tollerup’s interview below….
Celebrating National Walnut Day
…the walnut tree, walnuts are a high-density source of nutrients, particularly proteins and essential fatty acids. Like other tree nuts, walnuts must be processed and stored properly. Grown for their…
Growers Hear Update on Walnut Pruning Trial
…of the response to those wounds on those younger trees,” Doll said. Other topics of the walnut pruning trial field day included information on Botryosphaeria management within walnut orchards, along…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
…for a quicker return on investment in their orchard by engaging in minimal and non-pruning practices it could create challenges as the trees start to mature. “My concern is that…
Celebrating National Love a Tree Day
…do so much for us and our planet. Most species of trees tend to be long-lived. There are some trees that live to be thousands of years old. The tallest…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…Wood ash can work great around the bases of trees, especially hardwood trees or fruit trees. When fruiting plants begin to flower, it will provide them with a boost of…
2018 California Almond Forecast
…on the east side of the valley. Younger trees were impacted more severely than older trees. Weather during the spring was variable, leading many growers to be unsure about their…
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…of multiple weather events. “We’re pretty excited to see these trees have been tolerant of this many relatively hard conditions,” said UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor for Merced County David…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…have on producers. The Chinese tariff increase is a particular concern for California. Johansson noted reports of some nut producers and processors having a conflict with their products that were…
Celebrating National Arbor Day
…day when we’re all encouraged to plant and care for trees. April 27th is National Arbor Day. A perfect excuse to give a little extra TLC to the trees that…
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
…biggest loss was to its pecan groves as well as the nut crop. Well, It is all history now, except for the crops. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen again that…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…generation of farmers and ranchers. The Census differs from other NASS surveys. It provides important demographic information and data on certain commodities, such as horses, bison, and Christmas trees, that…