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Pecans
A Word from the Board: American Pecan Council
The American Pecan Council has received several questions relating to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) and good products to…
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Labor
We Are Not Done Yet: COVID-19 Employer Regulations Extended
Over the past few months, the State of California has been working to lengthen COVID-19 protections for employees…
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New Tech
How Specialty Crop Farmers Can Benefit from Drones and Remote Sensing
There has been a considerable increase in remote sensing techniques (RS) over the last decade. Remote sensing can…
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Ag Industry
Every Year Brings Surprises for Tree Nut Growers, But Plan Anyway
Determining water and labor availability, weighing input costs against market prices and making plans for orchard sites are…
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Almonds
Self-Fertile Almonds on the Rise
Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor for Colusa and Sutter/Yuba counties, has witnessed a dramatic growth in the production…
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Almonds
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
Brown spot damage caused by plant bugs is on the rise, resulting in higher rejection rates and blemishes…
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Ag Industry
Inflation Reduction Act Contains Provisions for Agriculture
The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. A sweeping $750 Billion…
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Ag Industry
Five Steps to a Long-Term Weed Management Program in Your Orchard
Weeds are in it for the long haul, and growers and farm managers should be, too. Weed management…
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Almonds
The Potential to Dryland Farm Almonds
Historically, almonds were a dry land crop in California. In the foothills, there are still old almond trees…
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New Tech
The ABCs of ATVs
In today’s agricultural industry, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become an increasingly critical tool in managing operations in orchards.…
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Soils
Unique Cover Crop Mix May Increase Soil Carbon Sequestration
A California company is incorporating a unique cover crop mix with the hope of increasing permanent soil carbon…
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Labor
Utilize the Off-Season to Get Ahead With a Proactive Tax Strategy
Most growers know to set aside time to consult with their accountant during tax season but strategizing challenges…
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