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Ag Industry
View from the Top: Q and A with Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance
The American Pecan Council (APC) was approved in its inaugural referendum by 71% of production this past year. This…
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No Mandatory Testing for Farms in New Proposed Water Requirements of the Produce Safety Rule
In the last month of 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they would postpone the Food…
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New Pistachio Yield Prediction Project Underway at UC Davis
Growers are under constant pressure to properly and efficiently utilize their nitrogen and water. One of the key…
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Interview with Don Barton, President of GoldRiver Orchards
Don Barton’s family has weathered plenty of challenges since it began growing walnuts in California in 1912. But…
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Boosting the Elements
As crop advisors and farmers, we are constantly trying to find the magic tricks to growing crops and…
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Batting Clean-Up
The Roomba, a robotic floor sweeper, has been a hot Christmas gift for the past few years for…
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The Future of Groundwater Management
Most experts agree that using satellites to monitor groundwater is the future for California agriculture. Satellite measurements are…
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Cal/OSHA’s Nighttime Lighting Requirements For Ag Are Final; Are You in Compliance?
Are you operating at night around the huller or on the farm? In June 2020, the Standards Board…
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Potassium in Nut Crops: Plant Uses and Field Application
Potassium in Plants and Soils All tree crops need potassium (K), however its high cost, difficulty in management…
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What It Could Mean for Californians if We Have Another Dry Year: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Our water year began October 1, and it’s no surprise to any of us that 2020-21 was the…
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