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Pre-Plant Steps to Reduce Nematode Infestation in Walnut
Given widespread nematode infestations of walnut orchards and limited control options, steps taken pre-plant are vital to the…
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High Density Planting to Increase Yield
Increasing almond orchard productivity and grower profits is the goal of a research project to redesign orchards using…
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Walnut Pathogens on the Rise
A survey of 43 walnut orchards in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties produced significant findings about the canker…
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Dealing with a Drier December
Much of California’s Central Valley is ending the year on a relatively dry note. Dry Decembers are not…
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Warmer Winters Signal Adjustments in Pistachio Production
Warmer winters may signal changes in San Joaquin Valley pistachio production. Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor in…
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Getting the Most Out Of Mating Disruption
Mating disruption for navel orangeworm (NOW) has been a commercial pest management option in California nut crops for…
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Nutritional Demands for Tree Nuts
As the liquid gold falls from the heavens in December and January (we hope!), tree nut farmers get…
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Canopy Management in Pistachios
There are two reasons to train and prune a tree: to facilitate orchard operations, primarily harvesting, and to…
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Hazelnut Society Winter Meeting Goes All Virtual for 2021
One of the longest-standing traditions in the Oregon hazelnut community will look a little different this year. Set…
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