What Almond Growers Should Consider In Case Of Rain Posted by David Eddy|February 26, 2014 Remember the wet stuff? Here are some timely reminders regarding fungicides.Read More
U.S. Apple Association Makes Move To Amplify Its Voice in the Industry and Beyond Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 8, 2026
Red Imported Fire Ants Feed On Tissue And Buds Of Almonds Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2014 Stinging ants are easily confused with two native fire ant species in California.
Dormant Crop Protection Programs For Peaches And Almonds Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2013 This video provides a look at dormancy crop protection programs for peaches and almonds. [mmw-video id=”55002″]
Blue Diamond Almond Growers Blast Through The $1 Billion Mark Posted by David Eddy|November 20, 2013 Value-added sales volume increased by 14%, even with a crop that was 7% smaller.
Managing Water Use With Precision Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 SCRI project examines a plant’s water status and allows realtime remote irrigation capabilities.
How To Control Almond Leaf Scorch By Joe Connell|November 14, 2013 The disease dubbed by many as “Golden Death” has been found in Sacramento Valley orchards.
Many Factors Can Affect Almond Size And Quality By David Doll|November 13, 2013 A warm spring this year led to the 2013 crop’s smaller kernels.
California Leads Nation In Specialty Crop Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2013 USDA has announced that California received more than $18 million out of the total $52 million awarded nationwide […]
Update On Spanish Almond Imports And Exports By Growing Produce Staff|April 10, 2013 Last January, the Spanish province of Almeria exported almost 328,000 kilos of almonds, which is 39% more than […]
Blue Diamond Opens Almond Innovation Center Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2013 Declaring that every major innovation in almonds has come from Blue Diamond, the cooperative’s president and CEO, announced […]
Do Microsprinklers Have A Place The Almond Orchard? By Wesley K. Asai|November 19, 2012 A lot of maintenance is needed to keep a microsprinkler system functioning.
Navel Orangeworm Control Needed By Franz Niederholzer|November 16, 2012 Navel orangeworm (NOW) is the major pest of almond production in California. Damage to nuts from this pest […]
Long-Lasting Weed Control In Almonds Posted by Christina Herrick|November 15, 2012 Nut harvest is over and, barring another dry winter, the fall rains should be starting up in the […]
Nut Diseases To Watch By Joe Connell|September 19, 2012 Alternaria leaf spot and almond rust are fungal diseases of almond that are becoming more prevalent in the Sacramento Valley.
Knock Down Navel Orangeworm In Pistachios And Almonds Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2012 This video provides tips on controlling navel orangeworm in almonds and pistachios. [mmw-video id=”1228″]
Proper Insect Management During Hull Split In Almonds Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 13, 2012 This video program looks at how to identify the different stages of hull split in almonds, and how […]
How To ID Almond Cankers By David Doll|June 27, 2011 Cankers may be caused by physical injuries such as sunburn or shaker damage, as well as plant pathogens which include bacteria and fungi.
Blue Diamond Is The Rarest Of Gems By David Eddy|November 10, 2010 It’s easy to forget just how far California’s almond industry has come, and just how instrumental Blue Diamond […]
Make The Most Of Bees In Your Almond Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|November 10, 2010 Many times each year the question is asked: “How early can I remove the bees from my almonds […]
Spray Technology In The Nut Orchard By Franz Niederholzer|September 9, 2010 Efficacy, Efficiency, Environment. These are the three equally important concerns during any agricultural spray application. Nowhere are these […]
