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Lake County Walnut Symposium draws attention to orchard management

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the Scotts Valley Women's Club in Lakeport, California, will host the Lake County Walnut Symposium, which will discuss the latest developments in walnut orchard management... more »

Nelson Irrigation releases new low pressure solution sprinkler

Nelson Irrigation’s Rotator Technology has announced the release of a new low pressure solution sprinkler, R2000FX. The R2000FX offers a flow range is 1 to 3 gpm, radius of 29 to 40 feet and a pres... more »

Blue Diamond Growers latest report indicates weather limited pollination activities

Blue Diamond Growers latest Crop Progress Update reported diverse weather patterns, which impacted almond-growing regions, complicating the bloom progress. In a week marked by a blend of adverse w... more »

Vestaron receives EPA approval on new novel-acting peptide-based insecticide

Vestaron Corporation, a sustainable crop protection solutions company, has obtained EPA approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN. Vestaron's mission is to revolutionize the... more »

Hazelnut crop concerns

New strain of Eastern filbert blight has been detected. ... more »

UGA Extension agent new Vidalia onion leader

Shane Curry, a University of Georgia Extension county agent who has led work on pecans, has become executive director of the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC). Curry was Appling County Extension ag... more »

WBA welcomes new management as Jonathan Field retires

The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) has announced the retirement of Jonathan W. Field, who has served as executive director of the association since 2002. With Field's retirement, WBA is set to we... more »

Blue Diamond Growers’ March 1 crop progress report is out

Blue Diamond Growers has released its March 1 crop progress report. The report noted "ideal weather over the past week," which has advanced blooms and resulted in a buzz of bee activity. Kenneth Mi... more »