The Almond Board of California Set To Welcome Its Next CEO Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2023 Clarice Turner brings global executive leadership experience in consumer products and food service.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
The Top Crop Protection Issues Fruit and Nut Growers Are Dealing With Today By Thomas Skernivitz|July 3, 2023 Producers spent 2022 battling many nuisances, including fire blight, spotted wing drosophila, birds, and deer. Some succeeded. Some didn’t.
Almond Nitrogen Management Considerations Following a Wet Winter By Mae Culumber|June 20, 2023 Growers struggled to conduct routine fertilization because of the deluge of atmospheric rivers.
Pour It On: Almond Growers Encouraged to Recharge Groundwater By David Eddy|June 12, 2023 California’s heavy rains and following spring snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada demonstrate tremendous opportunity.
Why the Future Is Still Looking Bright for Pistachio Growers By David Eddy|June 6, 2023 Planting of the popular nut crop continues as consumption of pistachios grows, though tariffs cloud the horizon.
Watch As Organic Weed Control Comes Natural for This Almond Grower (Video) Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2023 Managing weeds without herbicides is a challenge. Learn how Burroughs Family Orchards in California is succeeding in its approach.
California Tree Nut Growers Bat Lead Off in Climate Change Workshops By David Eddy|May 22, 2023 First of a series of learning opportunities launches to address potentially massive impact on the state’s specialty crops.
California Growers See Wave of Pathogen Pressure in Wake of Atmospheric Rivers By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis|May 18, 2023 Researchers say rare plant disease outbreak of Phytophthora syringae similar to El Niño-influenced events during the 1990s.
What Is the 2023 California Almond Crop Forecast Looking Like So Far? Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 15, 2023 Thanks in large part to recent wild weather impacts, report from USDA NASS indicates yield per acre could be the lowest in nearly 20 years.
Storm-Induced Flood Concerns a Reality for Tree Crops By Trevor Suslow|May 2, 2023 Prolonged flooding has potentially serious disease impacts beyond food safety.
How Is Extreme Weather Impacting Your Crops? Get Reports From the Field [Updating] Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 25, 2023 Our industry contacts from around the country are keeping an eye on the weather and its current impacts on fruit and vegetable production.
Yes! Biosolutions Do Exist for Pest Issues in Walnuts By David Eddy|April 18, 2023 Beginning with a more holistic, biological approach can save growers money on chemical sprays, a key consideration in these days of low walnut prices.
Tackling the No. 1 Enemy for Almonds — Navel Orangeworm By David Eddy|March 21, 2023 Pressure from notorious pest is expected to increase; but solutions for it are, too.
California Growers Enjoy Groundwater Recharge — But Wary of Storms at Bloom By David Eddy|March 14, 2023 Welcome winter rains continue into mid-March, putting tree fruit and nut growers on edge.
Scientists Probe for Answers To Help Prevent Winter Bee Colony Losses Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 28, 2023 Learn more about what was discovered regarding the metabolic pathway of honey bees.
Industry Experts Say Prospects Still Looking up for Almond Growers By David Eddy|February 21, 2023 Producers are being hit with a tsunami of problems, but there are several lights at the end of the tunnel.
BioSolutions 2023 Event To Shine Spotlight on Nasty Fruit and Nut Pests By David Eddy|February 14, 2023 Slate of experts to discuss how biologicals can help with the most serious insects and diseases.
Proper Irrigation and Spraying are the Foundation of Your Nut Orchard By Franz Niederholzer|February 4, 2023 In uncertain times, the basics come first. Follow these tips to save time and money in the long run.
Got Voles Invading Your Nut Orchards? This Solution Goes for the Gut By Thomas Skernivitz|January 2, 2023 Studies show wildlife pest thwarted by post-ingestive repellent anthraquinone.
Almond Growers Deal With Overplanting, Look for Silver Linings By David Eddy|December 13, 2022 Despite California’s almond acreage declining for first time in 25 years, the industry still faces a glut, though there are rays of sunlight.