…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…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…provide real-time information to growers on the specific water needs of their trees. “It’s really to optimize the use of water so that you get more crop per drop,” Executive…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
…vegetable and nut farmers. “It’s estimated some 20,000 California produce farms are covered under this new regulation,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The job of bringing these farms into compliance…
Planting a Bee Friendly Garden
…too. Nearly every fruit tree will attract bees when flowering. But some types, like Royal Gala Apple and Cherry trees, produce an abundance of bee friendly blooms. I’m Cathy Isom……
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…how to safely dispose of yard debris like trees and branches. Also, allow authorized agricultural workers access to your property for pest or disease surveys. Make sure to clean outdoor…