Category: West
Almond bloom winds down across valleys as petal fall advances
Almond bloom wraps up as petal fall accelerates across California. Stay updated on orchard care, bee activity and early nut development.
Sym-Agro, Biofungitek sign U.S. distribution deal for Berezi fungicide
Sym-Agro and Biofungitek sign a U.S. distribution deal for the Berezi fungicide. Learn how it targets powdery mildew and botrytis.
CDFA awards $1.69 million in grants to advance irrigation, nutrient management research
CDFA funds $1.69M in research to improve almond irrigation and nutrient practices. Learn how growers can benefit from these new tools.
‘Unrelenting’ fog aids Central Valley fruits and nuts
Extended tule fog helped Central Valley almonds and pistachios accumulate winter chill. See what this means for 2026 crops.
January almond position report shows softer shipments, steady supply
The January 2026 almond position report shows weaker domestic shipments and steady exports. See the latest ABC data and trends.
WUSATA to host Best of the West — Global Buyers Event in April
WUSATA’s Best of the West — Global Buyers Event is coming in April 2026. Get full event details and register now to secure your spot.
Blue Diamond Growers reports on Central Valley nut orchards ahead of 2026 bloom
Blue Diamond Growers reports on winter conditions in Central Valley nut orchards ahead of the 2026 bloom. Check out the latest updates.
Anticipation in the air: a breakdown of the 2026 APG Conference
The 2026 APG Pistachio Conference brings together industry leaders in Palm Springs this February. See what’s planned for this year’s event.
American Pistachio Growers Conference to spotlight markets, water and research
Discover key trends in pistachio markets, research and more at the 2026 American Pistachio Growers Conference. Get details on the event now.
California releases San Joaquin River watershed studies to guide flood-managed aquifer recharge
California releases studies on Flood-MAR to boost groundwater recharge and reduce flood risk. Learn how communities and ag can benefit.
California farms face new rules in 2026, from wages to waste disposal
California growers face new wage, waste and land rules in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how the laws may affect specialty crop growers.
UC Davis opens registration for 2026 tree growth and management course
UC Davis’ 2026 fruit and nut tree course will cover tree growth, cropping, and management. Get more details on the hands-on course now.
UC Davis launches survey on cover crops in California pistachio orchards
UC Davis is surveying pistachio growers on cover crop practices. Take the survey to help guide future research and industry outreach.
New ‘Action 5’ federal water rules affect Central Valley growers
“Action 5” may increase water for California almond, pistachio and walnut growers. Learn how growers can prepare for potential changes today.
Regional IPM for navel orangeworm
Learn how California growers are using regional IPM and data-sharing to manage navel orangeworm across almonds, pistachios and walnuts.