Bacterial Blast and Canker
A point of interest in Northern California is the increased visibility of Bacterial Blast and Canker in young almond orchards.
A True Problem: Stink Bug & Leaf Footed Plant Bug
Two true bugs that are a problem in almond orchards in the San Joaquin Valley are the Green Stink Bug and the Leaf Footed Plant Bug. Both insects can cause damage to the crop that can result in economical loss to the grower.
Irrigation Strategy When Water Supply is Limited
California’s agricultural waterscape is looking relatively grim for the 2022 irrigation season. Many growers will be making irrigation decisions with a limited water supply weighing heavily on their minds.
Signs, Symptoms, Location of Alternaria Throughout the Valley
Alternaria is a fungal disease that is caused by multiple species including A. alternata, A. arborescens, A. tennuissima.
January 2022 Almond Update
A new year is upon us and soon almonds will be breaking dormancy to kick off the 2022 growing season. As the proverbial question asks, which came first, the chicken or the egg? One might ask, which comes first, new roots or new leaves? As can be seen in the graphics below it is clear that immediately following bloom leaf out begins and after that, the first flush of spring root growth occurs (research conducted by Patrick Brown, et al).Â
A New Layer of Data from Trace Genomics
The gap in fully understanding soil chemistry has always been a lack of data for the unseen portion of the plant: the root system and soil rhizosphere. This is where Trace Genomics—Wilbur Ellis’ impressive new offering in analytics—comes in.
