almonds
Drought means deeper wells, and deeper wells mean less quality groundwater. But a 60% predicted loss in almonds – and a reality closer to 30% – is showing that while almond trees are still salt sensitive, perhaps it's less than expected.
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Two and a half million honeybee colonies will be moved to pollinate 1.3 million bearing almond acres. Costs are up, habitats are down, and California agriculture officials will begin assessing civil penalties for violations of laws that protect bees.
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California is seeing its highest accumulation of chill in the last 7 years, with almonds surpassing their needs, and other trees nuts still working their way through the winter.
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Almond Board of California is encouraging growers to use the Introduction to Groundwater Recharge guide, which is designed for those wanting to learn more about how to use their land to recharge aquifers.
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Participating for the fourth year in a row, Blue Diamond's float will feature four grower families dedicated to environmentally responsible farming, and will feature iconic almond blossoms.
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Recommendations for fluopyram-based fungicides change after lowered maximum residue levels imposed by the European Union.
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November's shipments showed a 16% decline compared to last year, with export markets representing over 143 million pounds of the total decline.
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An almond grower in Bakersfield, California, received the award through the BetterSoil Alliance – a Heliae and Yara North American partnership promoting regenerative practices and sustainable production.
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Even with water shortages, supply chain bottlenecks and disruptions, and a roller coaster of costs and prices to growers, Almond Board of California's president remains optimistic, especially for global demand.
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More than 3,200 industry members converged in downtown Sacramento with the biggest trade show in the conference's history.
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