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A new issue/topic will be posted at least once a week.http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)Blogger190125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/TheAlmondDoctorhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-9187385862800161996Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +00002012-02-02T08:13:07.487-08:00chlorothalinil and oilalmond dormant spraysalmond scab control Figure 1: The effect of dormant treatments on the incidence of almond scab sporulation. Observations were made on May 3rd, 2011. Different letters indicate significant treatment differences at p<0.05. There has been quite a bit of talk about the use of Chlorothalinil and oil applied during dormant for Scab control. 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Cankers that develop on the primary (Figure 1) or secondary scaffolds (figure 2) of young trees will lead to the loss of these scaffolds and eventual tree death. 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Sometimes  they are initially planted at the right height, but then a berm is thrown up around the trees and their crown (the graft union between the scion and rootstock) is covered with the soil from the berm. I saw many diseased trees last http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/puqGt6q8Ha4/plant-new-trees-high.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=puqGt6q8Ha4:xTrRf52_b88:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=puqGt6q8Ha4:xTrRf52_b88:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=puqGt6q8Ha4:xTrRf52_b88:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=puqGt6q8Ha4:xTrRf52_b88:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=puqGt6q8Ha4:xTrRf52_b88:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/puqGt6q8Ha4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2012/01/plant-new-trees-high.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-3242654607205562008Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +00002012-01-06T08:27:42.536-08:00almond irrigation managementalmond dormancyI have had many inquiries about applying an irrigation since we have been lacking adequate (if any) rainfall. At this time of the year, with bloom 5-6 weeks away, the answer is "yes." As bloom approaches, it is important to have adequate moisture within the soil to a depth of at least 30 inches to promote root growth during the first root flush. Research in peaches suggest that this first root http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/AgGYbDE8ysE/its-been-dry-should-i-irrigate-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=AgGYbDE8ysE:czxulkE4b_E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=AgGYbDE8ysE:czxulkE4b_E:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=AgGYbDE8ysE:czxulkE4b_E:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=AgGYbDE8ysE:czxulkE4b_E:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=AgGYbDE8ysE:czxulkE4b_E:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/AgGYbDE8ysE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2012/01/its-been-dry-should-i-irrigate-part-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-7439206912950736745Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:25:00 +00002011-12-18T09:33:53.793-08:00almond irrigation managementalmond dormancyAlthough we have received a bit of rain this past week, some inquiries about applying a winter irrigation have been made. There is concern that since the soil is dry from lack of rains, that the trees will be stressed, negatively affecting the fruit bud. Briefly, an irrigation in December to alleviate water stress in dormant trees is not needed in most cases. In order for water to move into the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/2QnORAJP9e0/its-been-dry-should-i-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=2QnORAJP9e0:frKzc-FhWpg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=2QnORAJP9e0:frKzc-FhWpg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=2QnORAJP9e0:frKzc-FhWpg:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=2QnORAJP9e0:frKzc-FhWpg:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=2QnORAJP9e0:frKzc-FhWpg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/2QnORAJP9e0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/12/its-been-dry-should-i-water.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-3907667660971548314Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +00002011-12-11T08:49:47.553-08:00almond dormant spraysalmond dormancy Scab lesions on green wood of almond. Being one of the quieter times of the year, the dormant period is a prime time to assess orchard issues and begin applying strategies to reduce various diseases and insect pests. Surveying the orchard and sampling new growth and spurs can help identify problems of scab, San Jose Scale, Navel Orange Worm, and mites. If populations are high enough, dormant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/t9_NJCYAqL4/dormant-spray-considerations-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=t9_NJCYAqL4:UUvyjTXivVk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=t9_NJCYAqL4:UUvyjTXivVk:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=t9_NJCYAqL4:UUvyjTXivVk:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=t9_NJCYAqL4:UUvyjTXivVk:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=t9_NJCYAqL4:UUvyjTXivVk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/t9_NJCYAqL4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/12/dormant-spray-considerations-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-518468453240211196Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:12:00 +00002011-12-04T22:12:43.580-08:00almond rootstock selectionAlmond rootstocksJust in case you wanted a sneak peak at one of my poster reports for the upcoming Almond Board Meeting: ABC2011 Rootstock Trial Poster (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/Oj9TIo_Yr-E/almond-rootstock-trial-poster-for-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Oj9TIo_Yr-E:CInaYjB6XwE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Oj9TIo_Yr-E:CInaYjB6XwE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Oj9TIo_Yr-E:CInaYjB6XwE:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=Oj9TIo_Yr-E:CInaYjB6XwE:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Oj9TIo_Yr-E:CInaYjB6XwE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/Oj9TIo_Yr-E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/12/almond-rootstock-trial-poster-for-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-260988080990323416Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:27:00 +00002011-11-27T11:30:02.868-08:00almond irrigation schedulingalmond irrigation managementAlthough it is not the season for irrigating, I though this presentation would serve as a nice review, educational tool. The talk was developed for targeted training for the California Almond Sustainability Program. Irrigation Course Training (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/TM8zLLbgRgs/presentation-on-irrigation-scheduling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TM8zLLbgRgs:TFSd7wVJSOs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TM8zLLbgRgs:TFSd7wVJSOs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TM8zLLbgRgs:TFSd7wVJSOs:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=TM8zLLbgRgs:TFSd7wVJSOs:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TM8zLLbgRgs:TFSd7wVJSOs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/TM8zLLbgRgs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/11/presentation-on-irrigation-scheduling.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-5842031107162757658Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:42:00 +00002011-11-20T08:46:20.053-08:00krymsk-86almond rootstock characteristicsAlmond rootstocksWritten By Joe Connell, UCCE Farm Advisor, Butte County Krymsk 86 is a peach-plum hybrid rootstock (Prunus persica x P. cerasifera) that originated in the Krasnodar region of Russia. As such, this hybrid rootstock is different than any other rootstock in use in the California almond industry. Now that it is planted in commercial orchards under many different conditions we are learning more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/TMV1Eff09CQ/observations-of-krymsk-86-rootstock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TMV1Eff09CQ:DLGCtDFS6D4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TMV1Eff09CQ:DLGCtDFS6D4:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TMV1Eff09CQ:DLGCtDFS6D4:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=TMV1Eff09CQ:DLGCtDFS6D4:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=TMV1Eff09CQ:DLGCtDFS6D4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/TMV1Eff09CQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/11/observations-of-krymsk-86-rootstock.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-151056117641493163Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:25:00 +00002011-11-16T17:25:10.239-08:00almond foliar diseasesalmond bloom diseasesControl of various Almond Bloom, Spring, and Summer Foliar Diseases (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })(); http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/DApnDagLOmA/presentation-from-pnp-expo-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=DApnDagLOmA:QPM5XpYtobk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=DApnDagLOmA:QPM5XpYtobk:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=DApnDagLOmA:QPM5XpYtobk:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=DApnDagLOmA:QPM5XpYtobk:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=DApnDagLOmA:QPM5XpYtobk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/DApnDagLOmA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/11/presentation-from-pnp-expo-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-4212054059104396809Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:19:00 +00002011-11-07T16:34:47.705-08:00compost applications almondscompost benefitsCompost is applied by many growers as a supplement to their nutrient management program. Composts may contain nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and other micro-nutrients. Applications of compost also add organic matter, and the associated organic acids, which has been shown to increase soil tilth in cropping systems.  Since all composts vary in nutrient content due to the variability in source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/dx23NWK-68Q/compost-applications-for-almond-orchard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=dx23NWK-68Q:rsbK3D5ZxvY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=dx23NWK-68Q:rsbK3D5ZxvY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=dx23NWK-68Q:rsbK3D5ZxvY:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=dx23NWK-68Q:rsbK3D5ZxvY:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=dx23NWK-68Q:rsbK3D5ZxvY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/dx23NWK-68Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/11/compost-applications-for-almond-orchard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-5475081696750504886Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:43:00 +00002011-11-02T11:19:41.343-07:00Almond NOW Navel Orangeworm pest management sprayI am getting several reports from consultants, growers, and processors of high percentages of Navel Orange Worm (NOW) damage on the late harvested almond varieties. These reports have varied, but in all cases, damage has exceeded the targeted rejection rate of 2%. This has caught many people off guard. So, why did this occur? The cooler spring weather experienced meant a delayed hullsplit and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/P4boskfFUkE/late-season-varieties-and-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=P4boskfFUkE:FEXuXhKfalw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=P4boskfFUkE:FEXuXhKfalw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=P4boskfFUkE:FEXuXhKfalw:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=P4boskfFUkE:FEXuXhKfalw:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=P4boskfFUkE:FEXuXhKfalw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/P4boskfFUkE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/10/late-season-varieties-and-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-7066694702524712494Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:12:00 +00002011-10-21T10:12:49.281-07:00almond foliar spraysalmond postharvest activitiesalmond zinc phosphonate boron ureaAfter 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 be made when leaves are off the tree, but the reduced surface http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/UgE0dMl3L4g/post-harvest-foliar-sprays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=UgE0dMl3L4g:fKNpa-XBOHY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=UgE0dMl3L4g:fKNpa-XBOHY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=UgE0dMl3L4g:fKNpa-XBOHY:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=UgE0dMl3L4g:fKNpa-XBOHY:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=UgE0dMl3L4g:fKNpa-XBOHY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/UgE0dMl3L4g" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/10/post-harvest-foliar-sprays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-8354571892830883132Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:56:00 +00002011-10-13T09:52:29.083-07:00almond stockpiling managementalmond stockpilingalmond aflatoxinWritten by Bob Curtis, Almond Board of California Recent studies supported by the Almond Board show there are clearly stockpile moisture conditions under which Aspergillus can grow with resulting aflatoxin contamination. This work is being led by Bruce Lampinen (UC Davis Extension Specialist) and and Themis Michailides (Plant Pathologist, UC Kearney Agricultural Center). Current guidelines were http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/iw0eq5EP_EM/stockpile-management-to-minimize.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=iw0eq5EP_EM:uYABpD06Gow:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=iw0eq5EP_EM:uYABpD06Gow:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=iw0eq5EP_EM:uYABpD06Gow:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=iw0eq5EP_EM:uYABpD06Gow:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=iw0eq5EP_EM:uYABpD06Gow:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/iw0eq5EP_EM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/10/stockpile-management-to-minimize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-4574730172608517162Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:26:00 +00002011-10-10T16:26:43.836-07:00Almond Nematode Controlalmond replant fumigationwalnut replant fumigationSorry for the delay in updating. I have been working on several presentations which have required significant time in preparing. Below is one recently delivered at a regional CAPCA meeting. It covers the problems experienced when replanting almonds after almonds and includes data from our almond and walnut fumigant trials. Bottom line: if you are in sandy/sandy loam soil and can fumigate, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/Jkd_NHhVtaM/presentation-on-almond-replant-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Jkd_NHhVtaM:6_JnAQH9GMY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Jkd_NHhVtaM:6_JnAQH9GMY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Jkd_NHhVtaM:6_JnAQH9GMY:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=Jkd_NHhVtaM:6_JnAQH9GMY:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=Jkd_NHhVtaM:6_JnAQH9GMY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/Jkd_NHhVtaM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/10/presentation-on-almond-replant-problems.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-7633251364951454154Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:45:00 +00002011-10-01T07:45:35.354-07:00Harvesting almonds during a rain eventAlmond Harvest and RainChecking the weather, rain is predicted to come into the area mid-way through next week. Many growers I talked to have mentioned that they still have their late varieties to harvest. A entry that I wrote last year provides a good overview of actions to take when dealing with rain at harvest. Take some time to read through the chart on the bottom of the entry and determine the strategy that you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/GUMRajLRB78/rain-in-forecast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=GUMRajLRB78:vkLK-Al61rM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=GUMRajLRB78:vkLK-Al61rM:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=GUMRajLRB78:vkLK-Al61rM:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=GUMRajLRB78:vkLK-Al61rM:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=GUMRajLRB78:vkLK-Al61rM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/GUMRajLRB78" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/10/rain-in-forecast.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-7316276812873723552Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:52:00 +00002011-09-27T15:52:27.379-07:00Nut Harvest Field Day 10-5-11 (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })(); http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/H9nQwzMtNAM/field-day-demonstrating-new-harvest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=H9nQwzMtNAM:en_--3x47H8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=H9nQwzMtNAM:en_--3x47H8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=H9nQwzMtNAM:en_--3x47H8:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=H9nQwzMtNAM:en_--3x47H8:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=H9nQwzMtNAM:en_--3x47H8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/H9nQwzMtNAM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/09/field-day-demonstrating-new-harvest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-4983320456674629840Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:41:00 +00002011-09-22T11:41:47.247-07:00Web Spinning Spider mitesLate Season Spider MitesMiticide Applicationsalmond insect pest managementA few farm visits and phone calls have been coming in over the concern of late season spider mites. In these orchards, mite populations have flared up, causing defoliation. These growers have been asking is they should spray for mite control. As always, the answer depends, but here are some thoughts to consider when making this decision: 1. Since harvest has been delayed, and many trees have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/SvU8tInI538/late-season-leaf-defoliation-due-to-web.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=SvU8tInI538:vkwEMiq_5qg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=SvU8tInI538:vkwEMiq_5qg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=SvU8tInI538:vkwEMiq_5qg:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=SvU8tInI538:vkwEMiq_5qg:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=SvU8tInI538:vkwEMiq_5qg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/SvU8tInI538" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/09/late-season-leaf-defoliation-due-to-web.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-8546600873035962628Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:44:00 +00002011-09-14T14:44:23.742-07:00Multiple entries have covered the aspects of ensuring irrigation during the post-harvest period. This practice has been based off of previously conducted research and is recommended due to the detrimental effect that post-harvest water stress has on the following year's crop. Never-the-less, many growers do not recognize the importance of this practice. An irrigation stress or deficit during thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/1eUUyZaDp3E/importance-of-post-harvest-irrigation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=1eUUyZaDp3E:NKSJocV_j2Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=1eUUyZaDp3E:NKSJocV_j2Y:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=1eUUyZaDp3E:NKSJocV_j2Y:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=1eUUyZaDp3E:NKSJocV_j2Y:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=1eUUyZaDp3E:NKSJocV_j2Y:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/1eUUyZaDp3E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/09/importance-of-post-harvest-irrigation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-3710561529826510775Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +00002011-09-05T12:27:33.925-07:00I will be in Indiana from August 31st through September 13th helping my parents with the apple harvest. I will post an update upon returning the 3rd week of September. Stay tuned!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/035d-Pi4-vk/out-of-town-for-few-weeks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=035d-Pi4-vk:LKeZbv0AFEA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=035d-Pi4-vk:LKeZbv0AFEA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=035d-Pi4-vk:LKeZbv0AFEA:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=035d-Pi4-vk:LKeZbv0AFEA:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=035d-Pi4-vk:LKeZbv0AFEA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/035d-Pi4-vk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/09/out-of-town-for-few-weeks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-397991673861448943Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:54:00 +00002011-08-26T15:56:42.163-07:00almond diseasesAlternaria leaf spot of almondRelatively rare in the northern San Joaquin Valley, I was in an orchard today with Alternaria Leaf Spot. Caused by the pathogen Alternaria alternata, this disease usually appears by mid summer and causes defoliation. Significant problems with Alternaria have been observed in the southern San Joaquin Valley and northenr Sacramento Valley. In some of these orchards, resistance to strobilurins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/nVCBd_X_tDU/alternaria-found-within-merced-county.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=nVCBd_X_tDU:GZKzdWd5rdY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=nVCBd_X_tDU:GZKzdWd5rdY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=nVCBd_X_tDU:GZKzdWd5rdY:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=nVCBd_X_tDU:GZKzdWd5rdY:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=nVCBd_X_tDU:GZKzdWd5rdY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/nVCBd_X_tDU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/08/alternaria-found-within-merced-county.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-8382629803662130669Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:41:00 +00002011-08-24T14:41:11.215-07:00almond disease managementHull Rot of almondhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/69ICCWQ5zrU/video-on-hull-rot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=69ICCWQ5zrU:YWlhH__lCgg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=69ICCWQ5zrU:YWlhH__lCgg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=69ICCWQ5zrU:YWlhH__lCgg:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=69ICCWQ5zrU:YWlhH__lCgg:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=69ICCWQ5zrU:YWlhH__lCgg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/69ICCWQ5zrU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/08/video-on-hull-rot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-8354445128251719175Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:17:00 +00002011-08-19T19:17:17.634-07:00almond disease managementHull Rot of almondI have been getting a few calls regarding hull rot. I have covered this topic before (link to previous article), but some of the particular questions regarding the disease are answered below. What is Hull Rot? Hull rot is infection of the almond hull by two fungi, Rhizopus stolonifer (common bread mold), or Monilinia fructicola. These pathogens are common throughout the environment, and are, in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/OAZ5XwjTUX8/reports-of-hull-rot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=OAZ5XwjTUX8:LxNSmHSOUZw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=OAZ5XwjTUX8:LxNSmHSOUZw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=OAZ5XwjTUX8:LxNSmHSOUZw:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=OAZ5XwjTUX8:LxNSmHSOUZw:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=OAZ5XwjTUX8:LxNSmHSOUZw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/OAZ5XwjTUX8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/08/reports-of-hull-rot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-4118778471828187746Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:01:00 +00002011-08-12T12:01:51.861-07:00almond foliar diseasesalmond scab control Scab lesions found on almond twigs. I have scab all over my orchard. What can I do? Short answer - nothing. It is too late to expect control of the disease. Once the fungus infects the leaf and produces visible symptoms, that is a clear indication that the fungus has colonized the inside of the leaf. No fungicide completely penetrates the leaf surface, which makes it impossible to cure an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/3h4yqY7INiE/summer-foliar-disease-epidemics-scab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=3h4yqY7INiE:_Go2EbOucjQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=3h4yqY7INiE:_Go2EbOucjQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=3h4yqY7INiE:_Go2EbOucjQ:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=3h4yqY7INiE:_Go2EbOucjQ:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=3h4yqY7INiE:_Go2EbOucjQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/3h4yqY7INiE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/08/summer-foliar-disease-epidemics-scab.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7660659279732239115.post-368457234095735205Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:50:00 +00002011-08-05T16:50:42.666-07:00almond rustalmond rust controlalmond diseasesI have received quite a few calls regarding rust and scab. Over the next few weeks, I am going to answer the commonly asked questions about these diseases and provide a management strategy to help reduce disease pressure for future years. In regards to a general overview of Rust, please see the following: Almond Leaf Rust - The Almond Doctor from April 10th, 2010, Almond Rust - UCIPM Website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~3/zkTEg6gg-QM/summer-foliar-disease-epidemics-rust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Almond Doctor)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=zkTEg6gg-QM:8c1OZAdVXHs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=zkTEg6gg-QM:8c1OZAdVXHs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=zkTEg6gg-QM:8c1OZAdVXHs:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?i=zkTEg6gg-QM:8c1OZAdVXHs:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?a=zkTEg6gg-QM:8c1OZAdVXHs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAlmondDoctor?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheAlmondDoctor/~4/zkTEg6gg-QM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thealmonddoctor.com/2011/08/summer-foliar-disease-epidemics-rust.html