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New Autonomous Shaker Highlights Potential for New Technology at Recent Demonstrations
When Orchard Machinery Corp. launched a nut shaker with self-steering capabilities and sensor-driven tree positioning a few years…
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Almonds
Almond Soil Summit Goes Deep into Soil Health
Agriculture consultant Bill Brush said he wants growers to stop looking up when they enter an orchard and…
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Pistachios
Industry Works to Stay Ahead of Record Pistachio Production
It looks as though odd-numbered years are the new on years, according to Richard Matoian, president of American…
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Labor
OSHA Proposing New Walk-around Regulations for Inspections
Hold on folks; Federal OSHA is about to open your doors to outsiders during inspections! OSHA is proposing…
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New Tech
A Future for AI Technology in California Tree Nuts
Research is being conducted with robotics in nut crops, focusing on automation for water, fertilization and pest control…
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Pistachios
New Pistachio Pollinizer Ready for Low-Chill Years
UC Westside, a new pollinizer for Kerman pistachios, has been released to help boost pistachio yields in low…
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Pest
The Worst Phytophthora in Memory
Caused by a group of water molds, Phytophthora root and crown rot in almonds can be a continual…
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Nut Crops
From the Orchard: Stephani Graham and Rebecca Kaser Sisters Set Example for Women in Tree Nut Industry
For generations, farms have been passed down from fathers to sons, but sisters Stephani Graham, owner of Sol…
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Irrigation
Pushing the Limits of Irrigation Efficiency: What Is Possible?
Water is a precious and sometimes scarce resource. In California, a state which comprises large arid and semi-arid…
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Walnuts
Researchers Present Data on Preplant Alternatives for Nematodes in Walnuts at Field Day
The results of a UC study focusing on nematodes in walnuts were presented recently to the public. UC…
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Pest
Timing, Preparation Are Keys to Success with Preemergent Herbicide Programs
There are several good reasons to consider implementing a preemergent herbicide program in your orchard: residual activity, resistance…
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Labor
Labor, Cost Savings Highlighted at Nut Growers Society Summer Tour in Oregon
Labor and cost saving options were front and center at the 2023 Nut Growers Society (NGS) Summer Tour…
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