Crop Management

USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023

CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.   more »

Noble Research Institute launches pecan strategy research projects

The 6-year monitoring program will look at soil health, ecosystem resiliency and profit per acre. Tests are covered by the program, and a team of pecan experts is staffed to help. more »

Disease management in almond in tight budget year

Preventative treatment with the right fungicides should give better disease control compared to spraying after infection once symptoms appear. more »

Wanted: Information about insect pests in Midwest hazelnuts

University of Minnesota is asking for grower feedback on pest management in hazelnut. more »

14th Annual Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference registration open

Speakers and presentations will cover a range of topics, including hazelnut genetics, infrared drying, new cultivars, cost share, pest and disease issues, branding and more. more »

Registration open for Almond Board’s IPM + NOW Summit

The summit will focus on some of the top pests and diseases in almond today, as well as provide resources for growers. more »

California DPR grants emergency kasugamycin exemption to combat bacterial blast

The registration allows up to two applications under anticipated cold or freezing conditions on almonds, but is prohibited after petal fall. more »

Storm deluge stirs hope for water supply

California farmers are encouraged by the series of atmospheric river storms that brought near-record rain and snow, filling depleted reservoirs and bolstering the snowpack. Frost Pauli, vineyard ma... more »