Almond Industry Stunned by Sudden Loss of Leader Posted by David Eddy|May 27, 2020 Christi Heintz, former Director of Production Research and Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, apparently died from a bee sting.
Third Straight Record-Breaking Almond Crop Predicted Posted by David Eddy|May 12, 2020 Crop expected up nearly half a billion pounds as growers keep planting – and getting better yields – year after year.
California Almond Acreage Up 10% Posted by David Eddy|April 24, 2020 State’s total acreage topped 1.5 million acres in 2019.
How Nut Growers Can Get the Best of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug By Jhalendra Rijal|April 21, 2020 The invasive pest continues to cause damage in California almond orchards — as well as in most other parts of the country where it’s become more than just a nuisance.
Arizona Economy Getting Extra Fuel From Tree Nuts Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 15, 2020 Study shows pecans and pistachios are making healthy contributions to The Grand Canyon State’s economic engine. Find out how much.
Insect Mating Disruption Strategies on the Grow in Fruit and Nut Orchards By Richard Jones|April 14, 2020 Sessions at the Biocontrols USA 2020 Conference offered the latest research on pheromone tools and more.
Why You Need to Welcome Bug-Eating Birds in Your Nut Orchard By Jack Petree|March 3, 2020 Studies show that attracting birds with hedgerows and older trees can prove beneficial in reducing pests like codling moth.
Almond Industry Goes High-Tech to Help Bees Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2020 BeeWhere, a new GIS mapping technology, lets almond growers and beekeepers know what the others are doing for more seamless production.
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.
Fruit and Nut Growers Better Batten Down the Hatches By David Eddy|February 24, 2020 American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy has his take from the winter industry meetings. He says strong regulatory headwinds are headed your way.
Almond Growers to Get Relief from Bacterial Blast Posted by David Eddy|February 20, 2020 EPA Approves Section 18 emergency registration request for kasugamycin on almonds in California.
Why This Almond Achievement Award Winner Has an Attitude By David Eddy|February 5, 2020 Get to know Rob Kiss, an industry icon who’s been proud to serve his sector.
Is the Nut Market Cracking Under Pressure of Pricing? By Richard Jones|January 29, 2020 Some growers are keeping an eye on prices, but for much of the nut market, things are still full steam ahead.
California Almond Board Unveils Pollinator Protection Plan Posted by David Eddy|January 15, 2020 Initiative includes a new collaboration with the North American non-profit known for National Pollinator Week.
Crop Insurance Deadline Looms for Florida Tomato and Pecan Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 9, 2020 2020 is here. Are you and your farm assets covered?
Why the Almond Industry Is on the Edge of a Revolution By Jack Petree|December 18, 2019 Learn what Advanced Harvest will mean to how growers bring in the crop.
California Almonds to Benefit from New $6 Million Research Effort By David Eddy|December 10, 2019 Learn more about the Almond Orchard 2025 Goals Roadmap, which outlines the industry’s sustainability journey in four goal areas.
Automated Pollination Tech Aims for California Almonds Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 3, 2019 After successful field trials that resulted in significant yields, Israeli agtech startup is ready for its unique pollination system to spread wings.
