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Bearing acres up in 2023 but there have been fewer new plantings and more orchard removals.
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the availability of grant funding for two pilot block grant programs under the Healthy Soils Program and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program.
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Key Technology's innovations, VERYX optical sorter and Zephyr horizontal-motion conveyor, offer processing and packaging solutions for dry products including nuts. The new products will be highlighted...
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Honey bees are the primary pollinator for many fruit and seed crops in the State of Washington. Since 2005 much has been written about the challenges honey bees face with the so call “Colony Collaps...
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $1.1 million in funding to support two integrated pest management technical assistance (TA) projects. The projects will help grower...
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This report covers conditions and observations made between Saturday March 18 and Sunday, April 2, 2023. The next scheduled report will be posted on Monday, May 1, 2023. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, Blue Diamond's site will be updated as soon as possible.
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Leaffooted plant bugs posing bigger threat to tree nuts.
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Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has an updated Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available to assist chestnut growers in making pesticide and nutrient management decisions. The guide in...
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The March 2023 heavy rain has impacted many California growers. To assist the agriculture industry the California Department of Food and Agriculture developed a website page that provides a listing of...
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California regulators recently approved AgBiome Inc.’s Theia fungicide use in the state. This fungicide can be used throughout the U.S. to treat numerous plant diseases in fruit, vegetable and tree ...
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