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Disease
Industry Efforts Quell Product Contamination Risk
Climate that promotes growth of fungi and insect feeding that provides openings for fungal infection are major drivers…
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Drones Catching on in Tree Nut Orchard Applications
Hazelnut grower Ken Baker was looking to treat for filbert worm as the spray season was winding to…
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Almonds
Field Evaluation of Almond Varieties 10 Years In
UCCE personnel have been evaluating new almond varieties for decades. Several of these efforts have been trials comparing…
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Almonds
A Real ‘Head-Scratcher’ Maladies in Certain Almond Varieties May Be Linked to Watering Issues
For the past eight years or so, the Monterey almond variety has exhibited an increasing number of maladies…
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Processing
Top 10 Things to Look for When Selecting a California Tree Nut Processor
Choosing the right tree nut processor is one of the most critical decisions a grower can make. Not…
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Soils
Working the Soil Sample Report Puzzle
When we look at soil tests and try to make sense of it all, it often seems like…
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Pest
Grasshopper Infestation on the March in the North State
Almond, walnut and pistachio ranch manager DC Felciano watched as the infestation of grasshoppers consumed the leaves and…
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Almonds
Hybrid Harvest Model Brings Off-Ground a Step Closer for Almond Growers
Sun and ambient air have been known as the most efficient drying method for almonds since the first…
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Labor
Workplace Violence Prevention: Be Prepared
California’s Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) addresses the pressing issue of workplace violence by mandating businesses to adopt…
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Uncategorized
Top 5 Things to Know about Applying for Grants and Incentives
Intimidating language and paperwork along with requests for financial information can cause growers to shy away from applying…
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Pistachios
View from the Top: ‘I Want Eight Billion People Eating Pistachios Every Day’ Zachary Fraser, American Pistachio Growers’ new top executive, wants to build a supercharged, sports-like fan base for the green nut.
For now, Zachary Fraser may know more about college sports than he does about the pistachio industry. But…
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Almonds
Cover Crops Enhance Navel Orangeworm Management in Almond Orchards
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a primary pest affecting almond orchards, causing substantial economic losses through nut damage and…
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