Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Cover Your Bases for Optimal Almond Pollination By Thomas Skernivitz|July 27, 2021 There’s no better place for a honey bee to be these days than an almond orchard designed by Project Apis m. to promote pollination.
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.
Almond Nectar Can Reduce Viruses and Gut Parasites in Honey Bees Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 Amygdalin component, also found in cherries, nectarines, and apples, acts as an antibiotic.
10% Decrease in California Almonds Predicted – Way Below Initial Forecast Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 USDA-NASS objective forecast of 2.8 billion pounds is down significantly from the May subjective forecast of 3.2 billion.
Max Yield in the Field: How Precision Irrigation Hits the Right Spot By David Eddy|July 6, 2021 You can’t change the land where you farm, but you can control how productive it is.
Record-Smashing Year for Almond Shipments – in Just 10 Months Posted by David Eddy|June 14, 2021 Another record was set for shipments to a single market, as skyrocketing demand in India accounted for 322 million pounds.
How To Make Sure You’re Using the Right Almond Rootstock By David Eddy|May 18, 2021 If you’re farming one of the rootstocks considered standard just a decade ago, you may be missing out ― and not just on yields.
3 Billion Pounds and Counting! USDA Says Another Large Almond Crop Is on the Way By Thomas Skernivitz|May 13, 2021 Find out how much this year’s crop is expected to jump from last year.
Almond Board Staff Hits the Road To Meet Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 26, 2021 Organization seeks to make up for the lack of face-to-face interaction during the past year because of the pandemic.
California Almond Acreage up 5% Posted by David Eddy|April 23, 2021 Both bearing and nonbearing acreage continued climbing, according to two new reports released this week.
Lack of Orchard Access Presents Sanitation Problems in Nut Crops By David Eddy|March 30, 2021 Extension poll of California growers shows access presents greatest obstacle to sanitation, the most effective way to prevent navel orangeworm damage.
Emergency Exemption Approved for Almond Bactericide By Growing Produce Staff|February 17, 2021 For the second year in a row, Kasumin is approved for control of bacterial blast in California almonds.
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.
Why Nut Prices Have Growers So Dismayed By David Eddy|January 19, 2021 Fewer plan on increasing production than in years past — and it’s no wonder.
What Happens When You Number Crunch Nut Crop Prices By David Eddy|December 21, 2020 Almond, pistachio, and walnut face different circumstances when it comes to pricing – and not just because of COVID-19 or tariffs.
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.
Answer: 1,552,754! Question: How Many Acres of Almonds Are There? Posted by David Eddy|November 20, 2020 Extensive mapping effort provides almond industry with more precise, timely information.
Pollinating Varieties or No Pollinating for Almond Growers? By David Eddy|November 17, 2020 When it comes to one tree nut crop, whether to go with a self-fruitful variety might be the biggest question.
Mystery Almond Malady Vexes Researchers By David Eddy|September 8, 2020 About the only thing known when it comes to leafing failure in the popular ‘Monterey’ variety is it’s weather-related.
