Weed resistance to popular herbicides – including glyphosate – is becoming a bigger headache for California farmers. In an effort to better understand the problem and other weed-related issues, researchers at the University of California, Davis have launched a survey aimed at almond growers, pest control advisers and anyone else who makes weed management decisions in orchard crops.

Modesto, CA  – According to new data from Innova Market Insights, almonds comprised more than 41 percent of the nut products introduced globally in 2020, with 12,181 new almond introductions globally.

MODESTO, Calif. – The California Almond Objective Measurement Report, published Monday by the United States Department of Agriculture-National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), estimates that the 2021 crop will come in at 2.8 billion meat pounds, 10 percent below last year’s record of 3.1 billion pounds.

Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis highlights coordinated efforts of state’s farm and conservation communities

MODESTO, Calif. – Almond Board of California Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis traveled virtually to Washington D.C. to brief key congressional leaders about the unique California Pollinator Coalition and its value to the health of bees and other pollinators.

With Monilinia infections, as shown above, Yaghmour said growers will see a brown area on the outside of the hull and often a tan, fungal growth will appear in the brown area on the inside or outside of the hull. (Photo courtesy of UC ANR).

During hull split, the crack in the hull creates an inviting entry point for air- and soil-borne fungi common in most orchards. These fungi are attracted to the nutrients and water in the hull, and once inside the hull these pathogens release toxins that affect the fruiting wood – or spur – on which the hull hangs.

Increased demand helps almonds overcome port issues, tariffs and COVID-19 limitations

MODESTO, Calif. – California almond shipments to consumer markets in the U.S. and across the globe hit a new record this year, despite port and trade issues and COVID-19 complications.

Dave Phippen has been growing and processing almonds for decades in the Central Valley, an experience that has given him a front-row seat to many of the challenges confronting the industry.

And while water shortages, increasing regulations around pesticide use and other vexing issues often grab the headlines, one recurring problem – which is almost entirely within a grower’s control – is moisture management come harvest time.

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