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. Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
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.
Almond Growers To Get a Boost for Planting Cover Crops By David Eddy|October 31, 2022 USDA grant will provide money for growers to expand the habitat and forage for honey bees.
Be Proactive To Keep Your Almond Crops Disease-Free By David Eddy|October 1, 2022 Squeezed by lower prices, growers have been cutting inputs, and now more than ever they need a plan.
Drought in California Catching up to Almond Growers By David Eddy|September 20, 2022 The lack of water and other factors mean lower yields, but long-term outlook remains bright for ‘crop of choice.’
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Nut Growers in California By David Eddy|July 16, 2022 Despite the many problems of farming in the Golden State, most nut growers are increasing production.
Anchors Aweigh: Almond Alliance CEO Applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Bill By Thomas Skernivitz|June 21, 2022 Granted new authority, the Federal Maritime Commission can now aim to end supply chain disruptions in U.S. ports.
High Tech Tools Help Bullseye Farms Hit the Mark in Irrigation By Mindy Robinson|May 17, 2022 See how large California ag operation uses aerial imaging technology to find watering solutions.
Know When It’s Time to Dial up the Nitrogen for Almond Crops By Franz Niederholzer|March 22, 2022 In the face of unpredictable weather conditions and rising fertilizer costs, the trick is to apply the material efficiently.
Mating Disruption Pays To Protect Your Almond Crop from Navel Orangeworm By David Eddy|February 18, 2022 Pest reduction technique provides both economic and environmental benefits.
Ways to Monitor Water Quantity and Quality for Almonds By David Eddy|February 1, 2022 Growers need to watch how much they irrigate —and what’s in the water.
The Time Is Now for Almond Growers To Cut the Dust By David Eddy|November 16, 2021 Ambitious industry program calls for at least some growers to make big changes in harvest practices.
Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run.
Cover Your Bases for Optimal Almond Pollination By Thomas Skernivitz|July 27, 2021 There’s no better place for a honey bee to be these days than an almond orchard designed by Project Apis m. to promote pollination.
What’s up With the Abnormal Start to Almond Growing Season? By Wesley K. Asai|July 20, 2021 Growers have dealt with atypical symptoms throughout 2021 because of various weather-related events.
Almond Nectar Can Reduce Viruses and Gut Parasites in Honey Bees Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 Amygdalin component, also found in cherries, nectarines, and apples, acts as an antibiotic.
10% Decrease in California Almonds Predicted – Way Below Initial Forecast Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 USDA-NASS objective forecast of 2.8 billion pounds is down significantly from the May subjective forecast of 3.2 billion.
Max Yield in the Field: How Precision Irrigation Hits the Right Spot By David Eddy|July 6, 2021 You can’t change the land where you farm, but you can control how productive it is.
Record-Smashing Year for Almond Shipments – in Just 10 Months Posted by David Eddy|June 14, 2021 Another record was set for shipments to a single market, as skyrocketing demand in India accounted for 322 million pounds.
How To Make Sure You’re Using the Right Almond Rootstock By David Eddy|May 18, 2021 If you’re farming one of the rootstocks considered standard just a decade ago, you may be missing out ― and not just on yields.