A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.
Almond trees, or Prunus dulcis, typically bloom in late winter or early spring, and similar to their cherry tree cousins, produce masses of pink or white flowers that have a delicate fragrance.
Some farmers say this new type of almond tree will be a gamechanger that reduces costs and requires fewer bees for ...
Those 180 million trees store 30 million metric tons of carbon a year in the Golden State that some would prefer be known as ...
No farmers enjoy droughts, but they’re particularly stressful for those who grow tree crops such as almonds. Unlike row crops, which are planted annually, almond trees are planted approximately ...
It's tough to beat the return of spring. All of the young Silicon Valley Turks can write all of the code they want or animate ...
A nationwide shortage of honeybees has coincided with a rise in beehive thefts as growers throughout the Central Valley prepare for almond bloom, a pivotal time for the health of the nut, which is one ...
Proper maintenance ensures improved yield and income. On the contrary, poor soil health can create a breeding ground for ...
The annual almond bloom has turned local orchards white and coated the ground below them with what looks like snow.