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Implementing Your New Season Safety Resolutions
The start of a new season is always full of possibilities and presents an excellent opportunity to reflect…
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Almonds
Optimizing Orchard Profitability in Almonds
Calculating the right mix and level of inputs to ensure high almond yields while still maintaining profitability is…
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Almonds
California Almond Bloom From the Beekeeper’s Perspective
Around Christmastime, Aaron Lafond and his son Felix of Southpaw Bees and Manufacturing LLC in Lebanon, Ore. start…
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Ag Industry
Federal Marketing Order Works: Studies Show Results for the Pecan Industry
In 2016, the American Pecan industry approved a Federal Marketing Order (FMO). The purpose of the marketing order…
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Pistachios
Nutrition Plans for Pistachio Orchards
Creating a pistachio orchard nutrition plan can be a daunting task and drive you nuts. Every farmer I…
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Ag Industry
Options for Diversifying Nut Growing Operations
Diversification in agriculture improves economic stability by reducing financial risk and stabilizing farm income. Many California nut growers have diversified…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Kasugamycin Product Gets Section 18 Approval
The trademarked bactericide Kasumin has received Environmental Protection Agency Section 18 approval for use in almonds in 2021.…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Root Rots Result from Poor Water Management
Water management is the basis for controlling Phytophthora root and crown rot in pistachio trees. In his presentation…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
A Look at Groundwater Recharge
One of the most cost-effective methods for bringing Californiaâs groundwater basins into compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
New UC Wolfskill Widens Harvest Window
Pushing the walnut harvest window open a little wider is the new UC variety âUC Wolfskillâ. This new…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Canopy Management in Pistachio for Good-Quality Annual Crops
Mechanically pruning and/or hand pruning pistachio tree canopies can facilitate orchard operations and harvester efficiency and produce good-quality…
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Best Disease Management Practices for Almond Bloom
Choosing the right product(s), communication and planning are key disease management practices for almond bloom and must be…
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