…is produced exists because a honey bee pollinated an almond blossom. “Protecting and improving honey bee health during the short time that bees are in our orchards is critical to…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…planting a new orchard. Substantial planning goes into the process of establishing a new almond orchard, from rootstock and variety selection to site preparation. All the planning that goes into…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-15-20
…is frustrating to growers, what things to consider when starting a new orchard, and how to comment on the NRCS Conservation Easement Program. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…number of years. Adequate preparation during the winter months will mitigate serious pest issues later in the season. Orchard sanitation and material applications are two of the most important factors…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
…first set of the ‘In The Orchard’ workshops on pollination and cover crops. ABC’s Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca Bailey said the workshops are great, free events held around the state…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
…Almond Orchard 2025 goals the Almond Board of California set in 2018 as metrics were identified to help achieve the objectives. AgNet West revisits our 2019 recap interview with ABC’s President…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…to allow for better navigation while out in the orchard. The new mobile-friendly format will also help to update information more efficiently with the content now having been moved into…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
…sustainability goals, getting almonds included in Market Facilitation Programs, and achieving record-setting shipments. As we move into 2020, ABC urges the industry to continue making strides towards the Almond Orchard…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…California (ABC), the annual event offers participants a chance to hear from key experts about important research findings driving orchard decisions, meet with a wide variety of businesses and organizations…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…back and said ‘this doesn’t work for us.’” Strong relationships within the almond industry also help growers continue to move towards the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals. King noted an ambitious…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…In nominating him for the award, the San Benito County Farm Bureau said Bonturi continues to farm his walnut orchard, at the age of 94, with his son, Gregg. He…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…include: 1) significant increases in recycling trees into the soil when an orchard is removed, using the trees’ woody biomass to build healthier soils and address climate change via increased…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…of course, you have to make a decision if you’re replacing an entire orchard or vineyard or whatever it is,” Jones noted. “There’s a lot of academic research and industry-wide…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…sanitation programs. A proactive approach to orchard sanitation during the dormant period can significantly reduce the amount of pest pressure later in the season. “It’s an opportunity for us to…