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Organic Almonds: Why and How from a Grower’s Perspective [UPDATED]
Some almond growers are exploring the idea of growing organic to capitalize on increasing popularity of organic nut…
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Walnuts
New Findings on Walnut Kernel Mold
Recent UC research confirmed work done in the mid-1970s that timely sweeping and pickup after shaking helps reduce…
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Hazelnuts
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Hazelnuts
Hazelnut growers are no strangers to battling invasive and destructive species. Farmers famously battled back from the brink…
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Irrigation
Smart Irrigation Technology Can Help with Water Management Decisions
Almond growers determined to get ‘more crop per drop’ heard some new takes on smart irrigation technology at…
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Almonds
Almond Growers Consider Multiple Factors in Replanting Decisions
Low almond prices apparently are not deterring growers from replanting, even in the face of high tree costs,…
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Ag Industry
Grower Insights: Mallvinder Kahal
With the vast majority of farms in the U.S. being family-owned, the intricacies of generational farming and transitioning…
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Ag Industry
California Businesses: How Can We Compete?
For those doing business in California, this is a question that gets asked every time another regulation gets…
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Pistachios
Chill, Heat and Choosing Male Pollinizers: A Complex Situation for Pistachio Growers
In spite of being a hardy tree, pistachios can be picky about bloom time temperatures. Mood swings aside,…
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Almonds
Phytophthora a Major Threat to Almonds and Walnuts
Of the many pathogens affecting California almond and walnut production, Phytophthora species rank high on any list of…
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Walnuts
Root Lesion Nematode in Walnuts: Planting the Seeds for Orchard Longevity
When it comes to making management decisions for any crop field, such as walnut and almond orchards, it…
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