…County David Doll said, “but I suspect that probably by the end of the week we should be seeing more and more flowers open up on these trees and that’s…
Agri View: Pine Beetle Outbreak
Everett Griner talks about the damage the Southern Pine Beetle outbreak is causing to our pine trees in today’s Agri View. There are more pine trees in America than any…
The Western View: VOC Lab
…from the University of California have taken a giant step toward getting this threat under control. Early detection is vital so infected trees can be treated or removed before the…
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…lots of nutrition research and we know that prunes are great for not only digestive health but also for the heart,” said Mitchell. California is responsible for producing nearly all…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
Everett Griner talks about Whole pecan nut industry growing in today’s Agri View. Now, Georgia’s 2017 pecan crop was almost a record breaker until that destructive Hurricane Irma tore through….
Almond Matters: Extending Almond Bloom
…Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay, “which is going to give the bees a better chance to pollinate those flowers and set fruit.” Field studies found that trees that…
Almond Matters: Orchard Protection Techniques
…nuts that may be hanging on the trees, disking them under or somehow getting them out of the field.” Another part of effective protection techniques that growers subscribe to is…
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
…nitrogen per tree that’s applied to the root zone of the tree is often sufficient,” Doll stated. There are also some things to keep in mind when fertilizing young trees. …
Agri View: Pecan Consumption
Everett Griner checks out pecan consumption as compared to other tree nuts in today’s Agri View. Tree nut exports from the United States have grow steadily in the last decade….
Avocado Lace Bug Increasing Presence in California
…kind of threat the pest posed to the industry after it was initially discovered. During that time the pest never spread beyond backyard trees in Southern San Diego County. “It’s…
Best Time to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms
…mushrooms is in the winter. Shiitake mushrooms grow best on logs or branches from freshly cut, living hardwood trees (white, red, or pin oak, sugar maple, or ironwood). Logs should…
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in San Diego County
…eliminating the pest altogether. The Mexican fruit fly can infest more than 50 types of host trees, including oranges, grapefruit, nectarines, and peaches. San Diego County’s recently developed coffee crops…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…The restoration of native trees and ecosystems will expand to include shortleaf pine. Partners: LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry; US Fish & Wildlife…
Almond Board: Sanitation a Must for NOW
…of growing region. Cultural Control Remove Mummy Nuts (Sanitation) Remove mummy nuts from trees before bud swell by mechanically shaking the tree or hand poling, or both. Blow or sweep…