Almonds
Almond Variety, Rootstock Breeding Efforts Respond to Grower, Processor Needs
Evolving growing conditions, uncertain water availability and quality, along with global competition, are spurring efforts to develop new almond…
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Pest
How to Be Successful with the Use of Biologicals
Biological products have been used in agricultural systems for decades and more recently have been shown to provide benefits beyond pest management…
Events
Crop Consultant Conference Offers Premiere Event for PCAs, CCAs
The 2024 Crop Consultant Conference is set to return to the Visalia Convention Center Sept. 25 and 26 and promises to be the agricultural event of…
Cover Crop
Conservation Cover Plantings Extend Pollinator Habitat Add Value for Growers
Adding one more thing to an almond grower’s plate may seem like pushing the envelope at this time. Already coping with higher input costs, pest…
Regulations
FDA Publishes Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water
Last month, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule on agricultural water. The revised requirements are intended to…
Irrigation
Stick to Shorter, More Frequent Irrigation Sets to Make Each Drop of Water Count
The heat is on! There isn’t a more critical time to get your irrigation dialed in than when the mercury climbs above 95 (degrees F). I drove by the…
Disease
Management of Almond Blast and Walnut Blight
Bacterial infections such as almond blast and walnut blight pose significant challenges for growers. Bacterial blast is primarily caused by…
Almonds
Maximizing Almond Hull Value Within the Animal Feed Sector
For decades, almond hulls have been a popular feedstuff mixed into the ration of dairy cows. Combined with the strong dairy presence in California…
Safety
New Indoor Heat Regulations in California: What Employers Can Do to Prepare
California has introduced a new regulation this year, setting standards for indoor heat regulation and other necessary practices. These rules will…
Pistachios
Sheep Gone Nuts! Research Looks at Effectiveness of Sheep Grazing in Managing Pistachio Mummies on Orchard Floors.
A small but increasing number of tree nut producers have enlisted sheep to graze cover crops, reduce mowing and herbicide costs, and recycle…