…currently available, Newsom said “We put out a hotter, drier strategy” to offset the loss. This includes plans for improving water security, desalinization plants, stormwater capture, water recycling, and new…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…and overall environmental impact. An acre of almond trees can store 18 metric tons of carbon annually. At the end of an orchard’s lifespan, the practice of whole orchard recycling…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…things, I’m already doing cover crop, I’m already doing these great things in my orchard, I’m already water efficient.’ Well then you need to be signed up because it is…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to your neighbors. Q: We’ve talked a lot about monitoring what’s happening in your orchard or your crop, but what about what’s going on next door? A: It’s good to…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
…of orchard hygiene as the primary defense against Carpophilus infestation, emphasizing the need for vigilant sanitation practices to prevent the spread of the pest. “The ongoing challenge is that when…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…down in early November. And we also participated in the cover crop program,” Matoian explained. In a young pistachio orchard in sandy loam soil, Matoian irrigated the ground with flood…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…uses than just relying on whole orchard recycling.” The rating came about through a collaboration between ABC, Stanislaus County, and BEAM Circular. Infrastructure investments in the area bring new opportunities…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…to growers as well as anybody kind of involved in that decision making process.” The first of the “Management of Key Pests in Your Orchard” workshop series will be held…
California Chill Report: Chill Accumulation to Trend Down Over Next 20 Years
The amount of chill accumulation that trees receive in California is expected to decline over the coming years. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean said that researchers are…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
At The Almond Conference 2023, UC Riverside plant pathologist Jim Adaskaveg shared recommendations for developing disease management strategies in the face of economic constraints. Adaskaveg highlighted the importance of orchard-specific…
California Chill Report: Positive Response to Dormancy-Breaking Tools in Walnut Trees
…and CAN-17 showed promise in stimulating earlier bud break in walnut trees. However, the impact varied depending on orchard health and age. While younger, robust orchards saw minimal yield increases,…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…approximately three to four ounces of nitrogen per tree,” Gordon explained. The presentation also touched on research looking at whole orchard recycling. Initially, it was thought that nitrogen needed to…
California Chill Report: Tracking Chill Conditions for Dormex Applications
…Dormex, Khezri recommended applying it to different rows at different locations within the orchard. “I also suggest harvesting those particular rows separately recording the numbers and conducting a comparison. This…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…in many orchards, which are potential harbors for navel orangeworm (NOW). “They’re going to have to either go in there and knock them off, which is labor, or just fight…