…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…Figures are provided related to orchard planting and establishment, pest control, water needs and costs, and harvest. The study can be a useful tool for growers, as well as bankers…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
…assessing potential resistance in an orchard. How often has the same mode of action been used in the orchard suffering from weed pressures? Are the same management practices that have…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…hopefully just make it an easier process for orchard removals.” Whole orchard recycling is the most common practice under the orchard removal program. Incentives are available to almond growers within…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
…part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include efforts to reduce harvest dust by 50 percent. Industry members are making significant strides to reach that goal by investing in…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…Water treatment and recycling facilities will also receive funding support. “With drought conditions continuing to worsen throughout the West, now is the time to invest and make timely improvements in…
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…or potentially other applications down the road.” Williams also explained that the dust reduction portion of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals has been somewhat controversial with growers. Some producers have…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why keeping your orchard floor clean will save you…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…harvest-related dust and working towards achieving the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals. However, a clean orchard floor can also provide the added benefits of saving time and money. A video from…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…explained that he has seen significant mite populations in orchards in recent weeks. Many growers are working to catch up with mite control before getting into harvest. Burkdoll suggests mixing…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…and recycling efforts, improve ecosystems, fix crumbling dams and canals, and build new storage and conveyance facilities,” ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton said in a news release. Some of the…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…acre of figs, so the black fig fly does not pose a severe risk to the operation. The figs are being grown as a trial orchard to learn more about…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering incentivizing innovation and implementation of almond orchard 2025 goals,…