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Top Insects Plaguing California
Panelists at the first annual Crop Consultant Conference addressed insect pests that are the most economically damaging in…
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A New Approach to IPM
There is a new approach to integrated pest management said Dr. Surendra K. Dara, University of California Cooperative…
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Ag Industry
Temperature Controlled Bee Storage
Avoiding losses due to varroa mites, lack of adequate fall forage and high overwintering feeding/labor costs are all…
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Ag Industry
Advanced Harvest Almonds
Alternative Harvesting Practices Josette Lewis, the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) new Director of Agricultural Affairs predicted exploring…
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Whole Orchard Recycling, a Grower’s Perspective
Christine Gemperle farms 135 acres of almonds in Stanislaus and Merced counties with her brother Erich. In November…
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Ag Industry
Night Work in Agriculture Standard Imminent
For nearly half a decade, Cal/OSHA (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health) has been considering the creation…
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Cal/OSHA Releases Revised Draft Nighttime Lighting Standard for Agriculture
In April of this year, Cal/OSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health) held a public hearing to consider specific…
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Planning for Replant in Walnuts
Pulling out a walnut orchard with the intention of replanting a new one requires careful planning to overcome…
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Herbicide Delivery Model Prevents Drift
Weed control in nut orchards is always an issue for growers and farm managers. With the impending increased…
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Incentive Funds Grow for WOR
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s incentive program for Whole Orchard Recycling has proved so successful the…
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