…occur in years with inadequate chilling, particularly in walnut orchards. “When we get low chill years, that can mean some buds don’t even break on the tree,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “That…
California Chill Report: Impacts of Straggled Bloom from Low Chill
…different times, affecting the potential for pollination. Similar issues can present themselves in walnut trees. Jarvis-Shean noted another common problem for walnut growers when low chill creates an uneven bloom….
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
Mild winters in recent years have been creating some dormancy issues in orchards that become apparent later in the season. Researchers have been evaluating different options that might assist walnut…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
…to make applications. There are a variety of materials available to growers to help protect orchards from walnut blight damage. “More traditional application programs for managing walnut blight would include…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…The California companies included in the trade mission include Blue Diamond Growers, California Walnut Commission, The Spirit Guild, Quon Yick International Inc., Mariani Nut Company, Vanilla Saffron Imports, and Cal…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
Stakeholders still have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the walnut marketing order. Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Amazon having to pay California DPR nearly $5 million, updates to the Walnut…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Walnut Marketing Order
…of a public hearing held earlier in the year. Executive Director and CEO for the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission, Robert Verloop said there are five key areas…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-08-22
…expansion of the comment period for the walnut marketing order, and the optimism for the California citrus industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers changes needed to the H2A program, changes to the walnut marketing orders are…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
…Walnut Board & Commission, Joshua Rahm said PREC has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. “That’s a positive recommendation for ag,” said Rahm. “In accordance…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during…