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Hull split means one thing: It’s time to spray the almonds

Almond hull split is right around the corner, and growers know this is a critical time for pest management. more »

Global Harvest Automation Initiative selects 13 innovative companies

Specialty crops have their sights set on mechanization, and the inaugural group of innovators selected by Western Growers is ready to tackle the mechanization goal. more »

Emrick joins Bee Vectoring Technologies as California territory manager

Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced May 18 that Michael Emrick has joined the company as territory manager for California. Emrick brings extensive agricultural experience and impor... more »

Ag robotics, mechanization and automation firms part of first cohort

Specialty crops have their sights set on mechanization, and the inaugural group of innovators selected by Western Growers is ready to tackle the mechanization goal. more »

Almond Board recently welcomes new field outreach specialist

Serving almond growers from Sacramento to Merced, Michael Roots will deliver resources and offer guidance for multiple Almond Board of California programs. more »

Iron deficiency of almond pinpointed

A prime culprit of interveinal chlorosis on new growth, a few strategies can correct iron deficiency. more »

USDA-NASS forecasts larger almond crop

Even as water continues to weigh on the industry, the National Agricultural Statistics Service predicts production at 3.2 billion pounds. more »

Several counties added to California drought emergency proclamation

Growers are receiving only 5% of their expected allocations, and the drought has put 41 counties under a state of emergency. more »