Almonds

Blue Diamond releases May crop report

California’s Central Valley experienced a wide range of weather conditions in April, as growers evaluated orchards and adjusted budgets. Rising resource costs have forced growers to face difficult decisions, and some orchards have not yet been irrigated. more »

Gemperle Family Farms releases first sustainability report

The report details Gemperle Family Farms strong commitment to environmental stewardship and the local community. more »

Gemperle Orchards

Sometimes finding an IPM balance takes time. ... more »

Potassium in almond – Fertigation vs dry top dress

Potassium plays an essential role in almond yield, and the right rate, time and delivery method can make a big difference. more »

Almond acreage increases in 2022, but pace of growth slows

An estimate of bearing orchards puts acreage at 1.338 million acres, an increase of 29,000 acres. Just shy of 60,000 acres will be removed before harvest. more »

National and state ag groups call for meeting on export trade imbalance

Leaders of a collaborative of major agriculture associations have signed a letter calling for immediate federal effort to address the crippling trade imbalance. more »

With fertilizer costs up, accurate crop estimates more important than ever

Rate, time, place and source. Even with supply chain issues, the basics hold true, and growers must be vigilant about managing the fertilizers they have. more »

Almond Board hosts soil and irrigation field days

There are three half-day dates offered – each a different location – that will provide information on soil sampling, irrigation and related topics. Lunch is provided. more »