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Combat Bacterial Spot in Almonds with CS 2005!

Almonds trees can be host to an assortment of diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic or phytoplasmal. These diseases and how to control them were the topic of Dr. Jim Adaskaveg’s... more »

Baugher Ranch Organics celebrates 40 years of almond success

Responsible for a third of California’s organic almonds, Baugher Ranch Organics was founded 40 years ago by Chris and Marcie Baugher. ... more »

Pecan grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager

Pecan and Vidalia onion grower-shipper G&R Farms has promoted a former seasonal worker to shed manager. In the role, Fabian Murillo oversees day-to-day operations of shed production, including ... more »

Alicia Rockwell elected Almond Board of California board chair 

The Almond Board of California’s board of directors has elected a new leader. Alicia Rockwell is the new chair of the board. Rockwell is set to take over the role on Jan. 1 from Alexi Rodriguez, ... more »

USDA offers specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds

Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds are available. Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. ... more »

Farmblox brings automation to almond farms

Farmblox, a farm automation system, is expanding its reach to help almond and nut growers address critical challenges in the industry. Farmblox helps growers by connecting equipment and in-orchard ... more »

USDA seeks nominees for American Pecan Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board. Nominees are needed to fill six seats for members with terms beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 3... more »

Regenerative practices have yielded Unruh Walnut Farms big dividends in chemical savings

Unruh Walnut Farms shifted into regenerative farming, which resulted in enhanced biodiversity and soil health in the 193- acre walnut orchard. ... more »