“Almond Bloom Report”

Week 3 of Almond Bloom 2020 with Christine Ivory and Tarke Farms Regional Manager Christine Ivory and Tarke Farms describe current weather conditions, beekeeping practices,… [Read More]

Snow white flowers have given way to deep green leaves as crop progression moves forward throughout the state. Nutlets are beginning to break through their… [Read More]

Bloom is rapidly approaching its end throughout the state. In the northern and southern San Joaquin Valley, Butte and Padre are the only varieties left… [Read More]

Petal fall is accelerating in both the Northern and Southern San Joaquin Valley as bloom comes off its peak in most varieties. Nonpareil, Monterey, and… [Read More]

Warmer weather over the weekend accelerated bloom progression in most orchards throughout the state. The early blooming Sonora achieved peak bloom over the weekend in… [Read More]

Bloom progression is accelerating in the central and southern regions while cooler weather in Sacramento Valley has kept progression slower in that region. In the… [Read More]