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Almonds
Despite Drought, Early No. Cal Almond Harvest Shows Good Quality and Production
It was August and harvest was underway in most almond orchards across California. For many growers, such as…
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Ag Industry
Going for Gold: Feed Your Trees Like Elite Athletes in Training
It’s that time of year again. Harvest is in full swing for almonds, pistachios have started and walnuts…
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Pistachios
No Salty Feelings for the U.S. Pistachio Outlook
U.S. pistachio production is projected to continue setting new records in years to come. Under normal economic and…
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New Tech
Taking Flight
Research in a Colusa County almond orchard that compared insecticide applications using an unmanned aerial vehicle to an…
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Pistachios
Pistachios May Need a Little Extra TLC This Post-Harvest
Given this year’s dry spring and summer, pistachio orchards may need some extra TLC postharvest. Water, nutrients and…
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Ag Industry
Forklift Rule 2.0
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced the next iteration of their Large Spark Ignited (LSI) Regulation,…
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Ag Industry
New Cover Crop Best Management Practices Provide Answers
In the past, many growers’ experience with cover crops has started and ended with questions. “How can I…
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Pecans
Reaching Pecan Consumers through Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists
A key audience the American Pecan Council (APC) has identified and been pleased to gain inroads into is…
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Profile
Grower Insights: Nick Rocca
There’s a balance to be found between honoring the past and preparing for the future. Fresno County farmer…
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Pistachios
Pistachio Salinity Management
Two back-to-back years of dry winters with little snowpack has delivered an exceptional drought across California. Extreme heat…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Severe Water Stress Can Increase Stick Tight Levels
Anticipating severe water stress as their almond crops matured, some growers chose to harvest early and avoid potential…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Walnut Orchards Struggle with Phytopthora
Environmental conditions conducive to walnut tree stress and disease have been present in recent years, according to UCCE…
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