…can ultimately reduce costs, protect neighboring properties, and lead to healthier, more productive orchards. Almond Update: Mastering Orchard Spraying Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…judging by the October 31 deadline to be eligible. For more information on the contest and winners, including contacts, please email media@farmshow.org. 3 in 1 Orchard Brush Rake-Shredder-Blower by HCL Machine…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…Texas. Additionally, almond trees sequester 18 million metric tons of carbon annually. Turner also praised the practice of whole orchard recycling, where end-of-life trees are returned to the soil. “It’s…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…the critical role of soil biodiversity and its impact on climate solutions through practices like whole orchard recycling. The conversation highlights the importance of promoting sustainable agricultural practices to both…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…discuss the benefits of whole orchard recycling. The practice involves chipping and reincorporating old orchard biomass into the soil, which boosts biodiversity, enhances nutrient cycling, and sequesters carbon. Ross emphasized…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…Kat Cammack (FL-03), and Darren Soto (FL-09), visited sites devastated by the storms. Stops included a pecan orchard in Pearson, Georgia, and Shenandoah Dairy in Live Oak, Florida. Lawmakers also…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
Bumblebee insect on white blooming cherry blossom. Bumblebee insect. The family of bees. Blossoming of whiskey. White flower. The Cherry Orchard. Pollination of trees. Nectar. By malaha3/DepositPhotos image The Xerces…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…for New Holland North America, highlighted the growing role of automation and autonomy in agriculture. Welbig moderated a panel focused on how these technologies can support orchard and vineyard growers…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…campaigns to agricultural recycling initiatives. Applications are open from October 9 to November 30, 2024. Interested parties can learn more and apply on NACD’s website or contact Caleb Griffin at…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…from January 16-18, designed to educate pistachio growers and industry professionals. The event will cover the latest research on orchard management, pest and disease control, irrigation techniques, and nutrient management….
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
Almond orchard in the Central California agricultural area DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California (ABC) is preparing for its annual ABC Listening Tour. Following the success of last year’s…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…advocate for agricultural practices that are advantageous for both farmers and the environment. Niederholzer is a native Californian, a UC Davis graduate in soil science, and since 2002, an Orchard…