Impacts Of Drought On Almond Production

SunWest Fruit Company adds useful resources for retailers.

The State Water Resources Control Board has announced that approximately 1,634 junior water-rights holders in the San Joaquin River watershed are receiving curtailment notices.

Prices fluctuate year-to-year, but even as the category becomes more mainstream, the market premium for organic apples is holding strong. USDA-Economic Research Service numbers for Atlanta and San Francisco, for example, show a steady increase in organic prices — especially in comparison to their conventional counterparts — over the last four years.

The first continuation referendum vote ever held by the industry was not remotely close, with 95% of growers in favor.

Poindexter Nut Company will also be introducing new laydown and stand up retail bags this summer.

Crop expected to be larger even though dried plum trees were pulled after the 2013 harvest, reducing acreage by 2% for the 2014 season.

New board members bring business experience and much more to the the table.

Figure for 2013 is 8% greater than two years earlier, as growers continue to plant Chandler variety.

The first appearance of the problem, which typically affects older orchard, is in mid-spring.

While more growers have been going with machine-harvesting, hand labor still leads the way.

Louis Pandol, corporate secretary and chairman of the board for Pandol Bros., Inc., is a grower and analysis and serves on several industry boards.

The economic impact of the strawberry crop ripples out from the growers through all walks of life.

Yield is expected to average 2,270 pounds per acre, down 4.6 percent from the 2013 yield of 2,380 pounds per acre.

Three-year drought retains grip as summer approaches.

California workshops provide growers with best practices to beat the heat.

USDA issues official estimate for 2013 almond acreage: 940,000 acres.

President of California Citrus Mutual sounds off on critical resource.

Governor Brown moves to cut red tape to more easily direct water where it is needed.

An unusual soil pest and drought conditions present unique challenges for California growers.