…these first entries were small with hard shells. The trees flourished in the Mediterranean-like climate zones of California, and by the 1870s modern walnut production had begun with orchard plantings…
Weather Can Predict Leaffooted Bug Pressure
…high 20’s for some time they can expect less pressure from the pest in the following season. UC IPM Website: Monitoring Walk the orchard during the months of March and…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…of using California almond orchards for accelerated recharge of Central Valley groundwater. Research this winter will channel excess winter flood water into almond orchards in several test sites, including Merced,…
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
…time that growers should be monitoring and it’s a must do if their orchard is a neighbor of an overwintering host crop. UC IPM Guidelines: Monitoring and Treatment Decisions Walk…
Plan Ahead for NOW Management
…them by discing or flail mowing by March 15 where ground cover is not present. Moist orchard floor conditions provided by winter-resident vegetation and rain will enhance mortality of navel…
El Nino Weather Good for Winter Sanitation
…Sanitation Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says wet weather can help winter sanitation in nut crops but those rains could make orchard accessibility tough. More About NOW…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…distribution systems, advancing innovation in wastewater recycling, promoting stormwater capture for non-potable use and to replenish groundwater, and working with industry and consumers to conserve water through efficient fixtures and…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…which is one of the oldest groves in Placer County. “We will have plenty of them for the Mandarin Festival, Orchard Days and the holidays.” Many MMGA member orchards continue…
New Orchard Challenges with Wet or Dry Weather
A lot of new almond orchards are going in around the state again this fall and there’s a fine line between too wet or too dry of conditions. New Orchard…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…of trees sold for new almond orchards, for replanting an existing orchard, or to replace trees within an already existing almond orchard. The totals are only for those nurseries that…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Shaun Ramirez, Firebaugh, The Specialty Crop Company, food safety/safety coordinator Adam Secondo, Salinas, Secondo Farms LP, owner Blake Vann, Esparto, Vann Brothers, orchard manager Christian Vellanoweth, Sacramento, Pearl Crop, grower…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…vehicles, recycling and minimizing waste, improving the design and construction of lower-energy green buildings and the purchase and promotion of renewable biobased products. To learn more about USDA’s sustainable operations,…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…adopt efficiency measures, all of which translate well to orchard settings. This session will discuss the importance of efficient irrigation, estimating crop water use with historic ETc, determining application rate…
Wet Weather Considerations for New Orchards
…to be taken into account with both established orchards and new orchards. The guidelines for established orchards revolve around worker and orchard safety but Doll says there are a few…