THE BUZZ ...
GOING NUTS ...
UC ANR updates cost estimates for growing almonds
Cost analyses are based on hypothetical operations of well-managed almond orchards
UPCOMING SHOW ...
Concho Valley Pecan Show set Dec. 6
Pecan entries are due by noon on Dec. 4 at the AgriLife Extension office
FRUIT AND NUTS ...
Tree nut and dried fruit production numbers
World tree nut production at 4.5 Million Metric Tons, dried fruit at 3.3 MMT
CHESTNUTS ROASTING ...
US to consider genetically altered chestnut trees
Gene provides resistance to blight that virtually wiped out the American chestnut tree
AWARD PRESENTED ...
Flora recognized as Almond Champion of the Year
Assemblymember Heath Flora (R-Ripon) has been recognized by the Almond Alliance
GO NUTS ...
UC offers almond production short course Nov. 5–7
An optional field tour will also be offered on Nov. 8 in Parlier
MARKETING ...
Almond growers vote to continue marketing order
95% of eligible almond growers who voted favored continuing the program
GENETIC RESEARCH ...
Almond & peach trees genomes reveal secrets
Brings to light differences between the fruit of both species, flavor of the almond
UNIQUE PRODUCTS ...