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Ag Industry
Here We Go Again – State Proposes to Increase Tax on Pesticides
As we roll into 2021, attempting to come out of an economically devastating pandemic, the State of California…
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Pistachios
Insecticides and Maximum Residue Limits for Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachio
Over the past two decades, Gill’s mealybug has become entrenched within pistachio orchards in California. Each year, new…
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Ag Industry
Don’t Underestimate Form I-9
As you begin to prepare for seasonal hires, initiate a new best practice this year and review your…
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Profile
Grower Insights: Don Cameron
President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, 2017 Agriculturist of the Year, Chairman for the…
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Walnuts
A Non-Glyphosate System for Walnut Weed Management
With a good arsenal of herbicides on-hand, walnut growers should be able to control weeds in a non-glyphosate…
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Ag Industry
Tracing Development of UC Wolfskill
UC Davis’ newly released walnut variety UC Wolfskill came about due to a slightly different crossing technique than…
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Soils
Soil Microbiome Benefits for Tree Nuts
Without a doubt, West Coast growers are exceptional at producing a wide variety of nuts, including almonds, walnuts…
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Ag Industry
Nut Yields Linked to Tree Carbohydrate Levels
The citizen science approach at UC Davis’ Carbohydrate Observatory is yielding valuable information for tree nut growers. Founded…
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Irrigation
Early Season Water Management in Walnut
When should growers start irrigating? “Short answer: wait for the tree to tell you when it needs water,”…
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Walnuts
Optimism and Call for Unity at Recent Walnut Industry Conference
Speakers at the California Walnut Board’s virtual industry conference expressed optimism despite the challenge of low prices, buoyed…
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