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Pruning Considerations for Tree Nut Orchards
Distinguish training (before bearing) from pruning (done annually on mature trees). Pruning is one of the cultural practices…
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Pistachios
Pistachio Market Update and Three-Year Outlook
As the fastest-expanding tree nut industry in California, the pistachio industry has experienced a significant transformation over the…
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Walnuts
Can We Help Walnuts Get Through Low-Chill Winters?
As discussed previously in West Coast Nut and on UC’s SacValleyOrchards.com blog, walnuts are one of the highest-chill-requirement…
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New Tech
Advancements in Pollination Technology Gain Foothold in Tree Nut Orchards
A little over four years ago, BeeHero entered the almond market with technology for improving pollination by giving…
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Ag Industry
Growers Have to Decide Where or IF Cutting Costs Is Possible
Weighing the pros and cons of common orchard management practices in the face of tough economic times is…
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Regulations
Navigating 2025: Key Updates on Employment Laws and Regulations
As we enter 2025, the agricultural sector will need to gear up for new employment laws and regulations.…
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Ag Industry
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Tree Nut Growers and Embracing Innovation in 2025
As tree nut growers, the dawn of a new year is the perfect time to reflect, refocus and…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Old Dog Ranch is Learning New Tricks to Directly Target Consumers
If you talk to Mollie Sitkin of Old Dog Ranch Family Farm, you’ll probably hear the word “quality”…
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Irrigation
Answering the “How-To” Questions About Groundwater Recharge
Terra Nova Ranch General Manager Don Cameron knew groundwater availability was going to be a problem more than…
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Soils
Take Steps to Improve the Soil Microbiome, Particularly in Dry Conditions
Well, to quote an old Barry Manilow song, “It looks like we made it.” However, we didn’t lose…
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Weed Management
Hedgerows Can Enhance Orchard, Pollinator Viability
Hedgerow plantings of native flowering plants adjacent to tree nut orchards is not a common practice in California,…
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Uncategorized
Hey CARB, When is Enough Finally Enough?
Electric trucks, electric forklifts, upgrading tractors and pump engines to Tier 4, implementing conservation management practices on the…
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