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Almonds
Addressing Reject Rates and Quality Management in Almond
Almond growers in California are facing significant challenges from persistent pest pressures, leading to increased reject rates and…
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Cover Crop
Under the Soil Surface: Cover Crops, Microbes, and Soil Health
Agricultural practices that enhance and protect soil health have gained considerable attention. Among these, cover cropping stands out…
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Safety
Responsive Fall X2 Decision Saves 100,000 Acre-Feet of Water for Farms and Communities
In a significant development for California’s water management, state and federal agencies have announced a modification to the…
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Events
South Valley Conference Hits All the Marks for Tree Nut Growers in Tulare
Pest, disease and weed management options for tree nut growers as well as some helpful irrigation advice were…
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective: Winter Considerations
After a scorching summer and warm fall, winter looks to be finally arriving. As I write this, chilling…
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Almonds
A Smarter Way to Track: Automated Camera Traps Help Boost Navel Orangeworm Monitoring Efficiency in Almond
After a season’s experience with two different automated camera traps that monitor navel orangeworm, Jim F. Cook likens…
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Chestnut
Chestnuts: Could This Ancient Nut Be the West’s New Pioneer?
The ancient and adaptable chestnut tree is quickly taking root in Western orchards. Dozens of California, Oregon and…
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Almonds
Seeking Perfection: What Processors Are Looking for In a Nut
Does the perfect nut exist? Processors will tell you that depends on the market. Market demand for the…
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Cover Crop
Demystifying Biologicals: A Short Guide to Selection and Evaluation
The increasing demand for alternatives to synthetic and traditional chemistries has led to a surge in the use…
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Nut Crops
Driving Innovation and Sustainability: A Vision for California’s Tree Nut Industry in 2024
As we approach the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the opportunities and…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Machado Family Farms Reaches Out to the Community as Part of Its Business Approach
Family farms are evolving to stay afloat, and nowhere is that more evident than at Machado Family Farms…
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Nutrition
Plan for Greater Solubility of Nutrients In-Season at the Proper Time
Hypothetically, let’s say you had a really long day (you’re growers and consultants, of course you did.) You…
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