almond

New varieties in pecan, almond and walnut

Tree varieties continue to be improved and selected for specific traits. more »

USDA approves $1.2M for navel orangeworm sterile insect technique

Above and beyond initial funding to rear and disperse the moths, the new funding will focus on specific research on impacts to the pistachio and almond industries. more »

2021 Field Day: Nematode management in walnut and almond

A day for each walnut and almond, the field day will examine nematode management studies at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. more »

Perennial plants among rain-fed almond trees curbs climate change

Cover crops, reduced tilling and compost are common farming practices for sustainability, but European researchers are determining that the introduction of perennial plants – such as thyme – in almond can help mitigate climate change. more »

Blue Diamond Growers has new COO, transitions in ingredients division

Having joined Blue Diamond in 2011, Dean LaVallee has been named COO, and will also continue to serve as CFO, overseeing finance, global ingredients, and IT. more »

USDA-NASS projects smaller crop for California almonds

The objective forecast predicts a 10% decrease to 2.8 billion pounds. more »