Category: Crop Management
Cover crop survey highlights opportunities, challenges for specialty crop growers
The 2026 National Cover Crop Survey examines cover crop use, planting windows and management challenges for fruit and vegetable growers.
Almond Board tour gives California regulators firsthand look at almond farming
Sixteen California regulatory staff toured almond orchards to learn about irrigation, crop protection, stewardship and almond co-products.
$2M project to support U.S. tree nut exports
USDA announced a $2 million project to develop storage, pest-control and traceability tools aimed at reducing export barriers for U.S. tree nuts.
Lessons at harvest: Reading the season behind the crop
Harvest reflects the season’s weather, irrigation and pest management outcomes. Examine crop results and compare management decisions for future improvement.
FFAR, Almond Board fund $4.99M navel orangeworm project
FFAR and the Almond Board of California are providing $4.99 million to advance Flyttr’s biological control for navel orangeworm affecting California almonds and pistachios.
Biocontrol Technologies partners with Wilbur-Ellis to distribute T34 Biocontrol in the U.S.
Biocontrol Technologies signed a distribution agreement with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness to commercialize T34 Biocontrol for U.S. growers.
DRP releases final findings on fumigant alternatives study
California released the final report in a state-funded study finding no direct replacement for methyl bromide or MITC fumigants.
New tech alert: HarvestReplay uses labor data and audio podcasts to improve specialty crop management
Learn about an innovative operational intelligence platform created exclusively for specialty crop growers.
2026 Pest & Disease Survey Report for California and all U.S. tree nut growers
The 2026 survey highlights rising concerns over navel orangeworm, mites and key diseases affecting tree nut growers. Explore shifting pest trends and review grower priorities.
Water planning for a different future in California orchards
California nut growers are adapting to SGMA groundwater regulations that affect water access, farm planning and profitability. See what this means for growers.
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems funding available for sustainable pest management projects
California’s BIFS program is offering $2 million in grant funding for sustainable pest management projects. Concept proposals are due June 30.
New tractor cover targets rodent damage on California nut farms
CoverSeal has introduced a tractor cover designed to help protect farm equipment from rodent damage in nut orchards.
California almond crop running about 10 days ahead of normal, growers report
California almond growers report the 2026 crop is about 10 days ahead of normal. Growers are monitoring pests and hull split preparations continue.
USDA NASS launches June agricultural survey ahead of key crop reports
USDA NASS is conducting its annual June Agricultural Survey to collect crop acreage and grain stock data from more than 90,000 producers nationwide. The information supports major USDA crop and livestock reports released throughout the year.
April storms bring hail damage, disease concerns to Central Valley nut orchards
April storms brought hail damage, heavy rain and rising disease pressure to California Central Valley orchards. Read the report and explore grower challenges.