…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…nearby regions. The second organic research project supported through the OREI is the “Influence of Orchard Grazing on Soil Health and Pest Control While Mitigating Food Safety Risk” project. The…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…the Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP). BDG Director of Sustainability, Dr. Dan Sonke said the central element of the program is the California Almond Stewardship Platform from the Almond Board…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…fostering strong pollination and yielding abundant nut sets. Veteran growers have noted the trees’ improved resilience to higher temperatures compared to previous years under stress. The orchards’ full leaf canopy…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…can receive seed, plant material, and direct financial reimbursement for certain sustainable practices. Sonke said they are focused on cover cropping, conservation planting, hedgerows, and whole orchard recycling. Combined, the…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
It’s another type of recycling on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers who utilize manure as a fertilizer mostly get the aromatic livestock byproduct from…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…regulation” known as the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals Roadmap. The Punjabi American Growers Group asserts that the goals are noble, but do not adequately address demand for almonds. However, Changes…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
…summer have been atypical compared to the past few years, augmenting many growers’ pest management timelines. With consistently high temperatures now, Burkdoll said it brings “a higher fecundity” of orchard…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…crews have been thinning trees to ensure proper fruit development, and some growers have used reflective tarps on orchard floors to enhance fruit color. Apricot and cherry harvests are nearing…
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
A small grower in Hughson is having some positive experiences with implementing cover crops in the orchard. Donny Hicks said that he has been cover cropping for two years and…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…recycling standards for irrigation — the project will increase the streamflow volume in the Cosumnes River and extend the migration window for fall-run Chinook salmon; reduce the salinity load to…
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
Growers dealing with salinity issues in their orchards have a new resource to help better understand the problem. The new Salinity Management Guide for Almond Growers has been developed by…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…requirements. Tools available through CASP also help growers calculate nitrogen needs and orchard irrigation scheduling. Devol said they recommend that growers update their practices in the CASP system every three…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…temperatures have caused a bit of a delay in pest pressure. Thrips are present in orchard year-round, but they are most problematic after petal fall and into early summer. Warming…