Nuts
Crossbreeding almond rootstocks with those of other stone fruit can make trees more resilient in boron-rich soils.
Helmstar Plus SC is formulated with two modes of action to knock down diseases.
Growers can apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.
A study by the University of California found that applying nitrogen to a well-managed, productive orchard after harvest did not improve almond yield the next year.
Thousands from the Northern San Joaquin Valley expected to demonstrate at the state capitol to call attention to plan that would flood premium farmland.
New study looked at 10 fruit and nut crops, and found that nut growers in particular stand to be penalized heavily, especially almond growers.
Learn what can happen and preventative measures you can take to minimize risks in your orchard.
Almond Alliance hails nearly $2 million in funding for new program to help ensure pollinators’ well-being.
University study also shows trends in healthier eating habits bode well for U.S. pistachio growers.
Plan diverts more water to rivers to boost fisheries.
Forecast estimated at 2.45 billion pounds for the 2018 California almond crop.
As U.S. tariffs on imported steel set to kick in, China imposes more countermeasures with fruit and nuts in the crosshairs.
Ceratocystis canker caused by the fungal pathogen Ceratocystis fimbriata is one disease among a complex of fungal canker diseases that infect almond trees. Early detection is key.
BMSB has been causing more damage in a fashion that should concern the state’s growers.
Keep your eyes peeled for band canker, which appears to becoming more of a threat, especially in the fourth through sixth leaf.
Specialty agriculture interests among those being most challenged by shifting environmental impacts.
Isolated reports of problems from freezing temperatures during bloom don’t appear to have a huge impact on overall yields.
Following string of cold temperatures, county’s almond orchards suffered up to 49% loss.
Of course nuts need water — but a new research report says: Almond growers aren’t water wasters.