The walnut industry in the northern part of the state saw some increased issues this year due to weather, but that may not affect yield counts. Looking Good Despite Early…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2015 California walnut production forecast is at a record 575,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2014’s production of 570,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2015 Walnut Objective…
Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps
Another step for preparing young walnut trees for winter is managing irrigation in late summer, and it might be the most important one. Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps Growers prepping…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
…seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the recent walnut tree pressure coincides with the ongoing warmer weather….
The California Kitchen: Banana Walnut Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing banana walnut ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 eggs 3 Cup Sugar ½ Cup…
Possible Change in Walnut Scale Management
The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively. Walnut Scale Recommendations Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says studies have…
Scale and Botryosphaeria Connection in Walnuts
Research has shown that scale populations can increase the possibility of trees developing Botryosphaeria lesions. Increased Botryosphaeria Chances Experts are seeing a connection between scale in walnut orchards and the…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach, Honey Walnut Pulled Pork
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing grilled peach, honey walnut pulled pork with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Peaches Brown Sugar Cinnamon 1…
Poindexter Nut Grows, Orders Largest US Walnut Napasol Pasteurization Plant
Poindexter Nut Company orders the largest US walnut Napasol pasteurization plant to handle growing demand for naturally pasteurized safe walnuts. The Poindexter Nut Company of Selma, CA was founded in…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
Research looking into pistachio bushy top syndrome accidentally led to the discovery of the bacteria that causes the syndrome in walnut trees. Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants Experts…
2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field Meeting to be held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and Suchan Farm & Nursery invite growers and others interested in walnut grafting techniques to attend the 2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites growers and others involved in the North Coast walnut industry to attend the 2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be held Wednesday, April…
Added Benefit to Timed Walnut Scale Treatments
Experts believe walnut scale could have a connection with botrospheria and timely treatments for scale might be crucial at helping control both problems. Timing Crucial for Scale Treatments At a…