…major source of the walnut detailed data was a questionnaire mailed to all walnut growers included in the NASS database. The mailing was made to approximately 5,200 walnut growers in…
Testing New Herbicide Product
Experts are looking at the effectiveness of an herbicide that is new to the walnut industry. The University of California Cooperative Extension held a field day last week and one…
Yield Doubled in Walnut Pruning Trial
Recent field trial results from a University of California Cooperative Extension walnut orchard showed little difference between headed and unheaded trees. UCCE Merced field advisor David Doll showed growers that…
Useful Results Found in Walnut Trials
Researchers from the University of California Cooperative Extension held a walnut field day last week at Castle Farms near Atwater. Field experts have been conducting walnut crop trials on pruning…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…were fertilizing and irrigating orchards. Nuts continued to size on almond trees. Catkins continued to develop on walnut trees as bloom began. Early walnut varieties were developing nuts. Walnut growers…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Grape and Tree Fruit League $428,800 California Pear Advisory Board $442,081 California Prune Board $2,668,406 California Table Grape Commission $3,093,070 California Walnut Commission $3,902,619 Cherry Marketing Institute $204,115 Cotton Council…
Crop Progress Around the State
…fall began to wind down. Growers applied fungicides to protect trees. Pruning remained active in walnut, pecan, and pistachio orchards. Pistachio orchards were sprayed with herbicides. Winter crops of broccoli,…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…in walnuts, Doll said, because they are not drought-tolerant and do not handle water stress well. He said walnut trees that don’t receive enough water would likely show reduced yields…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…seeks flexibility in management of a water quality regulation that requires closure of the Cross-Channel Gates along the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove from February 1 through May 20. Under…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Gateway Court, Fairfield, CA 94533 WALNUT GROVE – Wednesday, January 29, 2014 – 5pm-9pm Jean Harvie Community Center 14273 River Rd., Walnut Grove, CA 95690 SACRAMENTO – Thursday, January 30,…
Walnut Growers Head to Yuba City
Jason Scott Walnut growers will head to Yuba City this week for the West Coast Nut Grower Guide’s Annual Trade Show. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…the damage. Nut crops: Harvested almond, walnut and pistachio orchards were pruned, irrigated, and fertilized. Cold temperatures benefitted the nut trees by helping them go dormant. Tree removals were ongoing…
Tulare County Walnut Buying Period to Start Nov. 1
…handling of walnuts constitute an important industry here in Tulare County” Kinoshita said. “Unfortunately, some people steal them from orchards and attempt to sell the walnuts illegally on the streets….
Ordinance to Stop Walnut Theft
The walnut harvest is underway in Butte and surrounding counties. In previous years walnut growers were the targets of thieves but a new ordinance could make things different this year….