In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are evaluating their seasonal priorities as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout California. Two points of emphasis as the …
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development …
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that the overall uniformity of orchards and strong overlap between varieties has compensated for the short bloom period this …
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that it is going to be a quick bloom period this year and growers will want to be prepared …
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the warmer temperatures that are in the forecast have some growers taking precautions in the event of a flash bloom this …
Almond Matters: Making Plans for Using A Plant Growth Regulator
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers thinking about applying a plant growth regulator this year should be making their plans now as almond bloom is quickly …
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, although bloom is right around the corner there is still time to make preemergent applications in orchards. Getting a preemergent herbicide …
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, paving the way for the development of a strong root system is one of the most critical things to consider when …
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the start of a new year means that almond bloom will not be too far behind. Establishing a strong dormant control …
Almond Matters: Reviewing the 2019 Season and Prepping for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the 2019 season created some challenges for California growers early on with wet and cold weather in spring. Once the abnormal …
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, winter annual weeds can present a significant issue for farmers if not properly addressed early in the growing cycle. Preventative measures …
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months serve as a means for growers to set themselves up for success in the coming spring through winter …
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as harvest season takes off many growers will be keeping dust control in mind. The almond industry as a whole has …
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, there are different strategies growers implement to prevent ant damage in orchards. Several factors come into play when approaching ant management, …