Farm News
Winter Work
Deep Ripping Now is the time, if you haven’t already, to get your block prepped for new almond development. We have a D8R with 3 shanks capable of running a maximum of 65″ depth depending on your soil. Ripping in two directions fractures or loosens soil to allow for many things to take place: Breaking […]
The Almond Doctor: Considerations for Replanting Almond Orchards
It is the time of the year when many operations begin the process of replanting almond orchards. Orchard removal and eventual replacement is one of the more critical times of farm operations. The decision to remove a block varies by farmer. Some remove blocks based on a cycle of redevelopment, meaning that blocks are removed on […]
The Almond Doctor: Post-harvest Foliar Sprays
After harvest is a good time to apply a few different foliar nutrients to the trees before the leaves fall. Nutrient uptake occurs through wood and leaf tissues. Applying when leaves are still green and active increases the sprayed surface area, thus increasing the efficiency of the spray and uptake of the nutrients. Applications can […]
Market Facilitation Program
Recently, the USDA announced it will provide another round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments to growers impacted by retaliatory tariffs and trade disruption in key markets. Below you will find key information regarding the payments and a checklist guide for the application process. For more information or to sign up, please contact your local […]