Factors Affecting Weed Control In Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|February 1, 2009 When the quality of weed control achieved in a strip spray is poor, the finger is commonly pointed […]Read More
Biological Fungicide From Arysta Approved Posted by Christina Herrick|January 20, 2009 The EPA has approved Ph-D fungicide for use on a variety of fruit and vegetable crops including almonds, […]
Evaluate Your Soil Before Planting Walnut Trees By David Eddy|November 1, 2008 Recent research shows that walnuts can be grown on less than ideal soils.
CSI In The Beehive By David Eddy|November 1, 2008 Dennis vanEngelsdorp, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s acting state apiarist, began a recent presentation with this startling statistic: […]
Impact Of Dry Stressing Almonds During Water Shortages By Wesley K. Asai|November 1, 2008 Many factors can impact water-stressed almond trees late in the season.
Excellence In IPM In Almonds Posted by Christina Herrick|November 1, 2008 A University of California (UC) team that developed a successful insect pest management program for almond growers, leading to […]
Reducing Emissions In Almonds By Gabriele Ludwig|September 1, 2008 Greenhouse gas emissions will likely form the basis of significant new air quality regulations in the next few […]
The Dust Settles For Almond Growing By Gabriele Ludwig|August 1, 2008 Air quality regulations will continue to impact the way almonds are grown, harvested, and transported in California’s San […]
Huge Pistachio Yield Variability By David Eddy|July 1, 2008 Growers know that certain orchards are more productive than others, and that certain blocks within those orchards likewise […]
Air Quality Issues Hamper Almond Growing By Gabriele Ludwig|July 1, 2008 California almond growers farm some of the most fertile, productive ground in the world. Unfortunately, they also farm […]
Pecans May Be An Alternative Nut Crop In California By David Eddy|July 1, 2008 On the face of it, planting pecans in California seems downright, well, nutty. When the state has a […]
How To Determine When To Add Water To Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|June 1, 2008 Deficit irrigating at hull split is the single most effective method of managing hull rot in problematic orchards.
Think Before Pulling Out Trees With Almond Leaf Scorch Disease By David Eddy|May 1, 2008 USDA-Agricultural Research Service entomologist Mark Sisterson says growers should consider the decision carefully.
Ground Squirrels Devastating To Pistachio Orchard By David Eddy|April 1, 2008 Oddly enough, when it comes to pests of tree nuts, it seems like the biggest ones get ignored. […]
Nitrogen is Most Import Element for Almond Growth By Brent Holtz|April 1, 2008 Nitrogen is the most important element we can apply to our tree fruit crops. Almond growth and productivity […]
Opinion: World Ag Expo Unites Nations By David Eddy|March 1, 2008 The World Ag Expo was held last month as it always is each year in Tulare, CA, right […]
Implications Of Low Winter Rainfall On Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|February 1, 2008 As I am writing this, there are some powerful rainstorms predicted to hit California during the first week […]
Taking A Hard Look At Whither Pruning Almonds By David Eddy|February 1, 2008 Almond growers have traditionally pruned their trees, and the practice went unquestioned for many years. Perhaps it was […]
Pursuing Profits With Nuts and Winegrapes By David Eddy|February 1, 2008 There’s a new report out that I thought you growers might be interested in because it answers the […]
Promising New Rootstocks For Almonds And Stone Fruit By David Eddy|January 1, 2008 You can hear the excitement in John Ireland’s voice when he starts talking about Krymsk® rootstocks, which […]
