California Trade Groups Get $33.7 Million Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2009 California trade organizations are receiving more than $33.7 million to support the international promotion of food and agriculture […]Read More
Long Hullsplit Can Hamper Almond Harvest By Wesley K. Asai|November 12, 2009 During the almond bloom of 2009, the abnormally long period from pink bud to petal fall resulted in […]
How To Prevent Crown Gall In Walnuts By David Eddy|November 12, 2009 In recent years, walnut growers have increasingly been planting on more marginal soils, so many have opted to […]
Using NASA In Nut Production By Laura Drotleff|November 12, 2009 Nut growers will soon be among the most technologically savvy agricultural producers, thanks in part to a grant […]
Responding To Obama Administration’s H-2A Proposals Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 1, 2009 In response to the Obama Administration’s H-2A proposals, a letter from David Fulton of masLabor focuses on the […]
UC-Davis Center For Produce Safety Awards Grants Posted by Christina Herrick|October 20, 2009 The Center for Produce Safety at the University of California-Davis (CPS) has awarded 13 new grants aimed at […]
Product Spotlight: Plantskydd Deer And Rabbit Repellent Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2009 Plantskydd Repellent protects a wide range of crops from animal damage, including blueberries, cauliflower, corn, fruit trees, grapes, […]
MANA Introduces Pruvin Herbicide Posted by Christina Herrick|September 21, 2009 MANA Crop Protection introduces Pruvin rimsulfuron herbicide for control of some of the toughest broadleaf and grass challenges […]
Going Organic In Almonds By David Eddy|September 10, 2009 After enjoying many seasons of consistently strong returns, almond growers have seen […]
Opinion: A Clean Orchard Not Always Best By David Eddy|September 8, 2009 In preparing a story for this issue on farming almonds organically, I was talking with Roger Duncan, who’s […]
DuPont Altacor Receives Registration For Use On Tree Nut Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|August 7, 2009 EPA and the state of California have approved DuPont Altacor insect control product on tree nuts. The Altacor […]
Deer and Rabbit Repellent Posted by Christina Herrick|August 5, 2009 A deer and rabbit repellent from Tree World Plant Care Products, Inc. is being used used by growers […]
ARS Releases Early Maturing Pecan Posted by Christina Herrick|July 22, 2009 When it comes to pecans, timing is crucial. Breeders and retailers prefer pecans that mature quickly because the […]
Pistachio Industry Poised For Promising Harvest Posted by Christina Herrick|July 6, 2009 With the 2009 pistachio harvest little more than two months away, pistachio growers and processors are anticipating a […]
Wiping Out Walnut Husk Fly By Ann-Marie Jeffries|July 1, 2009 While walnut husk fly isn’t a new problem, it’s a persistent one worth examining a bit more closely […]
New Insecticide Available For Worm Control Posted by Christina Herrick|July 1, 2009 Tourismo (Flubendiamide) from Nichino America has received EPA registration for insect problems in trees, nuts, and vines. Labeled […]
Identifying Almond Diseases By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 One key to maintaining a productive and profitable almond orchard is being able to recognize and manage trunk […]
Water Woes Worry Pistachio Grower By David Eddy|July 1, 2009 Each day, Larry Easterling watches thousands and thousands of gallons of water pass by his pistachio orchards on […]
Satellite Imagery Sought To Help Pecan Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2009 Satellites can easily watch as pecan trees grow their leaves in the spring and as they lose those […]
Factors Affecting Fumigant Performance By Andrew MacRae | Crystal Snodgrass|June 1, 2009 In the coming post-methyl bromide era, successful fumigation programs will rely more on field preparation, application, and crop […]
