IPM begins with an optimal number of fungicide applications, often overlapping with the management timings for shot hole, scab, and rust.

Almond Board of California Board of Directors vote to discontinue funding for USDA Objective Measurement Report. Learn why.

Controlling the disease revolves around proper choice of rootstock. Some are better than others; not one is perfect.

Gemperle Family Farms started as an egg ranch in 1950. This California growing operation is now a model for sustainable almond production.

Tighter supplies and steady exports give growers opportunities to sharpen strategy and capture value in 2025 and beyond.

European federation demands increased controls to prevent the access of contaminated North American almonds.

New partnership aims to develop a Regional Integrated Pest Management network for Navel Orangeworm — the most damaging pest in California tree nuts.

Chitosan plays myriad roles in orchard protection, both as a biopesticide and biostimulant.

The project includes two test beds: one irrigated via traditional methods and one served by the AI-powered system. Which will prevail?

To minimize the risk, split applications or more frequent lower-dose applications are recommended. Soil amendments may help, too.

State of the Fruit and Nut Industry survey results reveal twice as many growers opted to invest in their operations rather than cut costs.

Thanks in part to a rebound in prices, survey says healthy percentages of almond and walnut growers are increasing production.

What pests were particularly problematic for fruit and nut growers in the past year? Answers revealed as part of 2025 State of the Industry Survey.

USDA’s 2025 California almond forecast is 3 billion meat pounds, up 7% from May’s subjective forecast and 10% higher production than last year’s crop.

Family-owned producer of premium cold-pressed almond and walnut oils growing its footprint significantly across California and Nevada.

Alarmingly high levels of viral infections and mite resistance among latest USDA research findings on 2025 honey bee casualties.

New data show California tree nut crops head and shoulders above other specialty crops in treated acres so far in 2025.

Spider mites can take over your field “in a blink of the eye.” Learn about miticide management tips from top suppliers.

When James Chinchiolo took over the family farm, he knew they couldn’t keep doing things the same way, so now they only sell cherries directly to consumers.