Category: West
Water decisions aided by sensors
Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.
Farmers work to save heat-stressed crops, tree nuts
Persistent, scorching temperatures can put crops, including tree nuts, at risk.
UC Cooperative Extension’s latest insights on almond orchard management
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension has released its latest newsletter, highlighting critical pre- and post-harvest management practices for almond orchards.
FFA Leadership Conference reflects promising future for ag
The state FFA Leadership Conference saw a record turnout, reflecting a promising future for California agriculture.
Using resources, tools to help manage unwanted pest threats on the West Coast
Discover expert strategies for managing tree nut pests on the West Coast. Learn how to protect your crops and prepare for the future.
Proper hull split timing to maximize inputs
Hull split timing is critical for treatments to control navel orangeworm. Get insights on timing to maximize your almond crop quality.
California Small Farm Conference scheduled
Next year’s California Small Farm Conference is scheduled for Feb. 23-27.
Farmland for solar sites a concern in land-use bill
Roughly half of California’s 30 million acres of farmland is protected from development by the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
UC Cooperative Extension offers young orchard water, nutrient management workshops
UC Cooperative Extension is offering workshops to help growers manage irrigation and nutrients for young and immature orchards.
Report: favorable almond conditions amidst unsettled weather
Blue Diamond Growers released its almond Crop Report on April 1.
UCANR hosts nematode workshop this month
UCANR is offering a workshop focused on nematodes from 8:00 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. to provide growers of annual and perennial crops.
Blue Diamond Growers’ March 1 crop progress report is out
Blue Diamond Growers has released its March 1 crop progress report. The report noted “ideal weather over the past week.”
Report shares Assemis to divest Maricopa Orchards, Touchstone Pistachio Co.
Maricopa Orchards, Assemi, Touchstone Pistachio, Wonderful Co., pistachios, almonds, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, citrus,
Cracking Open New Markets for California Almonds
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Almond Board of California, almonds, exports, market promotion, consumption,
UCCE Lake County hosting walnut update meeting
University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, Lake County Cooperative Extension, walnuts, insects, pests, disease,