Almonds
Carpophilus Beetle: Updates on Ecology, Monitoring, and Management
It has been nearly three years since the carpophilus beetle, Carpophilus truncatus, first appeared in California. While much remains to be…
The West Coast Nut Crop Desk
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Pollination, water, nutrition and the decisions behind an almond crop. Reporting from California orchards and the researchers who work alongside growers.
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In a Tight Season, Showing Up Could Make the Difference
Some of the biggest money you’ll make or lose this season is decided before harvest even starts. Not during harvest. Not after. Before.
Almonds
A Northern Perspective
April brings a clearer sense of the 2026 almond crop set and the beginnings of the walnut crop year. With reservoir volumes in good shape, plenty of…
Almonds
Markets, Shifting Trade and What It Means for California Almond Growers
Sixty years ago, California almonds were almost exclusively a domestic product, with nearly 75% of total production shipped within the United States…
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Almond Margins Face Stacked Pressures as Policy, Pests and Trade Collide
Even as almond prices show signs of stabilization, many growers are finding that improved pricing alone isn’t enough to restore margins. Rising…
Almonds
Resistant Rootstocks Are the Best Bet When Fighting Oak Root Fungus
Resistant rootstocks are a key management tool for oak root fungus in almond orchards. This wood decay fungus, Armillaria, poses an ongoing…
Almonds
Red Leaf Blotch, Carpophilus Beetle Raise Alarm for Almond Industry
Staying ahead of pest and disease threats will require new technologies as well as grower vigilance and action.
Almonds
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Gain Ground, but Export Questions Remain
While interest in self-compatible almond varieties, particularly the new Nonpareils, continues to grow, the industry concern has been with export…
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Study Provides Beehive Stocking Rate Guidance for Almond Growers
“There is a lot of misinformation out there,” UC Davis extension apiculturist specialist Elina Niño said in her opening remarks at The Almond…
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Almond Industry Leaders Cite Challenges and Gains as New Year Begins
The California almond industry enters 2026 facing a mix of challenges sprinkled with signs of recovery. Growers continue to grapple with rising…