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Pistachios
Choosing Amendments for Effective Salinity Management
Pistachio trees stand out among tree nut crops as tolerant of salty growing conditions, but they have their…
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Pest
Codling Moth Wreak Havoc on Early Walnut Crop
“Think about what you may have left on the orchard floor,” former UCCE integrated pest management advisor Emily…
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Almonds
Just Like Humans, Almond Trees Need Carbs to Thrive
Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for people. They allow our brains to think and our muscles…
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Visual Cues BOT has Invaded Pistachio Trees
Collapse of nut clusters is a very visual message that a pistachio orchard has been invaded by the…
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Post-Harvest Nutrition in Almonds
Providing post-harvest nutrition to almond trees is a critical component in the success of next year’s crop. Rich…
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Getting Machinery Ready for Harvest
Staying safe around equipment, watching for heat-causing friction and paying attention to unusual sounds are some of the…
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Mold in Walnuts: Causes and Prevention
After elevated levels of mold were found in the 2018 walnut harvest, UC Davis plant pathologist Themis Michailides…
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Biocontrol Taking Off with Drones
For Kern County farmer Kent Stenderup, biocontrol is the way to go when it comes to controlling spider…
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Weather-Based ET for Irrigating Young Orchards
Using weather-based evapotranspiration rates as a guide for irrigating young orchards can be a helpful water management tool,…
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