Protecting Almonds During Hull Split

Almonds here in the state of California are entering into the hull split crop stage. On the grower anxiety risk list, that means cue up navel orangeworm and hull rot. Greg Selna, Product Manager with Helena Agri-Enterprises…

“The navel orangeworm, once that hull opens, has an entryway into the nut itself.”

Greg told me that this is when Troubadour – a worm-specific control – and Utilize PK – a foliar nutrient system that boosts plant performance – enter the chat.

“The Utilize PK will increase photosynthesis and chlorophyll production by increasing the polyamine production in the plant. And, also, the GA-142, which is the Goëmar active ingredient in the Utilize has a stress-reducing capability to it.”

And we could all use a little less stress. The latest numbers from the USDA National Ag Statistics Service are predicting a 2025 almond harvest that is 3% larger than what the state saw in 2024.

Want to chat more about relevant product? Find a Helena rep near you at HelenaAgri.com.