What’s up With the Abnormal Start to Almond Growing Season? By Wesley K. Asai|July 20, 2021 Growers have dealt with atypical symptoms throughout 2021 because of various weather-related events.
Potential Impacts of Orchard Dust on Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|February 16, 2021 More than just mites, mowing on dry upper soil surfaces can promote pathogenic spores and disease, including brown rot and jacket rot.
Time To Revisit Ceratocystis Canker in Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|December 14, 2020 Although canker cases have diminished over the years, third- and fourth-leaf orchards have become susceptible because of trunk damage.
How to Give Your Almond Trees the Right Support By Wesley K. Asai|July 13, 2020 A heavy crop underscores the importance of scaffold selection.
Pruning Cuts Can Be Helpful to Spot Almond Tree Ailments By Wesley K. Asai|February 25, 2020 Winter is a good time to determine the incidence and severity of these such infections as Verticillium wilt and almond silver leaf.
Tips to Prevent Sprinklers From Getting Plugged in the Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|November 14, 2019 Air vents are a common entry point for pests, and may need screening.
Methods to Manage Ants in Early Nut Harvest By Wesley K. Asai|June 12, 2019 While harvesting early could stave off damage from navel orangeworm and limb dieback, there is an increased chance fire ants could light up drying nuts.
It’s Easy to Overlook Soil Crusting in Your Almond Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|March 24, 2019 Poor water penetration has several causes, aside from just soil compaction.
Early Leaf Drop Can Decimate Next Year’s Almond Crop By Wesley K. Asai|November 4, 2018 Learn what causes early defoliation, and what you can do to set your trees up for the next growing season.
Wind Raises Havoc on Newly Planted Almond Trees By Wesley K. Asai|August 6, 2018 Learn what can happen and preventative measures you can take to minimize risks in your orchard.
What Happens When Almond Trees Freeze By Wesley K. Asai|March 1, 2018 California has had an unusually cold winter, leaving nut growers scratching their heads.
Vole Presence High in Nut Orchards Thanks to Wet Winter By Wesley K. Asai|October 29, 2017 Economic losses, reduced production, and increased labor costs all are a result of dealing with high pest populations in orchards.
The New Normal of Almond Orchard Canopies By Wesley K. Asai|July 30, 2017 Just because an almond orchard has no live lower limbs doesn’t mean it’s not extraordinarily productive.
Lichens Thrive in Your Orchard During a Wet Year By Wesley K. Asai|March 30, 2017 Above average rainfall has created the perfect environment for growth.
You May Be Blowing Off Almond Spray By Wesley K. Asai|October 27, 2016 Air blast sprayers can lay leaves flat, allowing for little chemical contact.
Tips For Late-Planting Potted Almond Trees By Wesley K. Asai|July 28, 2016 Historically, the establishment of deciduous orchards was typified by planting bare-rooted trees during dormancy. With the advent of […]
Look Out For Jacket Rot On Almond Leaves By Wesley K. Asai|April 29, 2016 Rains at bloom are causing higher than normal incidents of bacterial infections.
Tips To Formulate A Nutrient Strategy By Wesley K. Asai|February 27, 2016 Some myths are worth exploring when establishing a nutrition plan.
Be Wary Of Increased Chloride In Almond Trees By Wesley K. Asai|October 31, 2015 During the course of farming tree crops, it is a typical practice to run a leaf analysis during […]
Minor Variations Are The X-Factor In Spray Applications By Wesley K. Asai|June 25, 2015 When you look at the logistics of herbicide applications, it is amazing to see how even the smallest […]
A New Biopesticide in the Making To Fight Spotted Wing Drosophila By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|October 31, 2024
