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Pistachio Stressors Interact
Pistachio trees have long been known for their ability to withstand tough environmental conditions. How they adapt to…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Almond Varieties Show Promise in Ongoing Regional Testing
Ongoing regional testing in Butte, Stanislaus and Madera counties continue to produce promising results for multiple experimental almond…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Ag Burning Incentive Program Accelerates Phase-Out, Provides Alternatives for SJV Growers
Growers that might otherwise still be burning until the ag burn phase-out is complete have incentives available to…
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UC’s Statewide Pistachio Day Being Held Jan. 19-20
UC ANR will host its annual Pistachio Day virtually on Jan. 19-20, 2022. The event will deliver the…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Stay Ahead of Orchard Weeds During Winter
UCCE Weed Specialist Brad Hanson recommends growers start getting vigilant now and conducting weed surveys as they walk…
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Pest
Navel Orangeworm Rejects on the Rise
While the amount of Nonpareil almond rejects due to navel orangeworm (NOW) damage varies from season to season,…
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Labor
California Legislative Recap for 2021
The 2021 legislative session was an interesting one, still subject to COVID-19 restrictions limiting access to the Capitol,…
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Almonds
Pollinator Efforts Lead to Prestigious Sustainability Award for Almond Board of California
The past October, the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) presented its Business for Bees Sustainability Award, an…
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Almonds
Almond Pollination 2022: Economic Outlook and Other Considerations
In this article, we summarize some considerations for the 2022 almond pollination season, including results from a 2021…
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Nut Crops
Tips for Financial Planning Through the Drought
As we watch growers rapidly implementing deficit irrigation to keep their crops alive with what water they have,…
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Almonds
Restoring Soil Health and Ecosystem Services in California’s Almond Orchards
Sustaining agricultural production through climate change, prolonged drought and economic pressure largely depends on the soil’s ability to…
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New Tech
CARB Updating Regulations for Trucking Industry
In January 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-79-20, which banned the sale of light-, medium- and…
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