March/April 2024
Editor’s Letter: Spring into successike many of you, I am optimistic
Like many of you, I am optimistic successful growth and yields for the 2024 season. But, I’m also just as excited about connections and support the industry offers.
There are so many resources available through your local Extension offices, farm advisors, crop consultants and researchers. In the National Nut Grower March/April 2024 issue, we have a variety of information, across crops and topics to provide you additional information.
LEGER & SON
We are sharing the journey of one grower, Leger & Son, and how they are on a mission to protect pecan groves from hurricanes.
2024 CROP OUTLOOK
We also have a crop outlook for a variety of tree nuts in this issue, which outlines some of the potential pest and disease threats present this season.
BLIGHT PHASE OF BOTRYOSPHAERIA DISEASES
Additionally, Themis J. Michailides, Ph.D., Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis/Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, California, discusses the blight phase of Botryosphaeria diseases in nut crops.
‘SPOON FEEDING’ NITROGEN
Plus, Almond Board of California shares important information on “spoon feeding” nitrogen to almond trees to help maximize investments and minimize efficiencies. In this article, read how growers can positively impact profit margins.
HAZELNUT GROWERS CONCERN
Hazelnut growers also need to be vigilant this year, as there are concerns with a new strain of Eastern filbert blight that has been detected. Nik Wiman, associate professor and orchard specialist at Oregon State University discussed this pressing concern with National Nut Grower.
WATER STRESS
One key factor for all crops is water. Learn more about how growers can identify water stress and the time irrigation in an impactful way in the article dealing with water stress and how tools and sensors can provide assistance.
