Category: Almonds
Earn credit for course on air blast sprayer calibration
California almond growers can participate in an interactive, five-module course covering calibration, calculations and how factors like droplet size and weather can affect coverage.
Hull split means one thing: It’s time to spray the almonds
Almond hull split is right around the corner, and growers know this is a critical time for pest management.
Almond Board recently welcomes new field outreach specialist
Serving almond growers from Sacramento to Merced, Michael Roots will deliver resources and offer guidance for multiple Almond Board of California programs.
Iron deficiency of almond pinpointed
A prime culprit of interveinal chlorosis on new growth, a few strategies can correct iron deficiency.
USDA-NASS forecasts larger almond crop
Even as water continues to weigh on the industry, the National Agricultural Statistics Service predicts production at 3.2 billion pounds.
Machine vision system created for almond grading and safety
Australia’s almond industry is worth over $1 billion AUD and exports to over 50 countries. Now, a new machine just might change the scene on manual grading.
Former organic walnut firm director Moffitt nominated for federal post
Her beginnings in California walnut orchards with Dixon Ridge Farms laid the groundwork for a career in policy making and caring for the land and those who farm it.
Blue Diamond Growers names new director of sustainability
With roots in almond country and experience promoting sustainability in many commodities, Daniel Sonke is taking his expertise to the almond industry giant.
California almond acreage increased in 2020
The 5.9% acreage increase in 2020 pushed California to 1.25 million bearing acres of almonds and boosted exports.
Almond Board of California election underway
Voting is open for grower and handler positions and their alternates who will serve starting Aug. 1.
‘Fritz’ hits the road to promote Almond Board of California resources
Almond Board of California is loading up informational packets and hitting the road with Fritz the almond van to visit 20 locations throughout California’s almond growing region.
Almond production in Spain remains stable in the long term, despite deficit irrigation
Like in California, Spain grapples with irrigation water issues in almond. Agronomic research tackles water and high density planting to see what the future might yield.
Putting the pressure back on navel orangeworm
Even when populations are trending down, navel orangeworm (NOW) is still the single biggest threat to almond orchard. It’s important for growers to utilize strong integrated pest management (IPM) strategies combined with a carefully planned insecticide regimen to control NOW.
Study: Effects of almond consumption on facial wrinkles, skin pigmentation
Using high-resolution facial imaging and 3D facial modeling and measuring, the study showed improved skin tone and reduced wrinkles.