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Managing Young Walnut Trees in the Fall Includes Preparing for Freeze Events.
Managing young walnut trees in the fall includes preparing for freeze events. Irrigation scheduling can either leave new…
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Fresno State Fundamentals of Nut Processing Course – Bringing Experience to the Industry
In early 2018, Board Members of the Western Agricultural Processors (WAPA) noticed a skillset that was lacking among…
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Invasive Alkali weed Infiltrating Pistachio Orchards
Invasive alkali weed is claiming new territory in San Joaquin Valley pistachio orchards. “In some places it’s covering…
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New Rules for Paraquat Use
Label and training requirements for all persons using a paraquat product come into play in November. The following…
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Kern County Ag Day 2019
On October 24th, 2019 in Bakersfield, Calfiornia, Kern County Ag Day will take place at the Kern County…
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Walnut Pest Management: Navel Orangeworm and Codling Moth
There are a few pests that have reached what seems like celebrity status in the tree nut industry,…
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To Cover or Not to Cover
To cover, or not to cover. That is the question. The research keeps piling up on the benefits…
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Profile: Billings Ranch
Longevity and perseverance are rooted deep in the Billings family. When you drive past the intersection of Pond…
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NGS Hazelnut Summer Tour 2019
Many of the 800 adults who attended the 2019 Nut Growers Society Annual Summer Tour hadn’t been on…
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Cal/OSHA Enforcement Trends in Agriculture
Each year, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) releases enforcement trends for all industries and agriculture…
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Compost – Is It Right for My Operation?
Compost is defined by the University of California Solution Center for Nutrient Management as the product of controlled…
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