…that growers have stopped using them. It was recently discovered in an orchard in California and is causing concern for growers here. Signs of bacterial spot start out as large…
Growers/Processors Learn about Food Safety
…gave presentations and topics from possible contamination from compost in the orchard, to sanitizing practices when it comes to shoes and floors in processing facilities. Grower Dave Phippen says as…
Almond Board: Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium
…event every year in an effort to keep the industry up to date with advancements in food safety technology. Several speakers are scheduled, discussing everything from compost in the orchard…
Tips for Planting a New Almond Orchard
…a successful orchard. He said a major consideration when planting is light interception. Duncan said the higher the light interception, the higher the yield. He said another major consideration is…
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Is the May spray enough to protect your almond orchard? Sabrina Hill has advice from an expert. Click to open or download audio report IPM Specialist Walter Bentley spoke to…
Field Days Coming Up
…Friday. This one is at Hanson Ranch in Lake County. Discussion topics include to prune or not, managing walnut husk fly, treating crown gall, and orchard irrigation, fertility and floor…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
…fuels in their trucks and tractors, recycling winery wastewater for irrigation, and other methods. John Ruel is the winery’s C.O.O. and Director of Viticulture and Enology. “We have a fantastic…
Using Solar Energy to Power Winery
…Vineyards was already know for it’s environmentally- friendly practices, like using biodiesel fuels in their trucks and tractors, recycling winery wastewater for irrigation, and other methods. John Ruel is the…
World Ag Expo Top 10 New Product Winners
…professionals selects the chosen products each year. This year, winning products include a GPS controlled vineyard and orchard planting machine, a one-of-a-kind plasma welder that eliminates the need for gasses…
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
…program. In a Tulare County nectarine orchard, you can see the early pink bud stage. And that’s where you’ll find Marc Suderman of Ultra Gro Plant Food. He updates in…
Pistachio Growers Watch for Mealybugs
It’s that time of year when pistachio growers need to be on the lookout for an orchard pest. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report David Haviland,…