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Almonds
Nickels Soil Lab, a Research Legacy Rooted in Californiaâs Toughest Soils
In the heart of Arbuckle, Calif., Nickels Soil Lab has quietly shaped the way tree nut growers farm…
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Category: Irrigation
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Innovative Water Strategies Aim to Restore Central Valley Aquifers
Californiaâs ongoing groundwater overdraft challenges are pushing growers, water managers and policymakers to find sustainable solutions that protect…
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Irrigation
Keeping a Full Tank: âContinuous Fertigationâ Nitrogen Mirrors Tree Demand, Providing Right Rate at the Right Time from the Right Source
Devin Clarke is taking the 4Rs of nutrient management to the next level at a farm-scale almond trial…
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Irrigation
Top 5 Ways to Verify Your Irrigation System Is Delivering as Promised
Efficiency of an orchard irrigation system, particularly in a high-value tree nut crop, is the plan, but verifying…
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective: June
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Summer is here and hull split is just weeks away. June…
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Irrigation
Smart Irrigation and Nutrient Planning Build Strong Young Orchards
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary As California tree nut growers face mounting pressure to conserve water…
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Ag Industry
Neighborly Safeguards: How AB 732 Will Help Shield Farms from Abandoned Orchards
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary A not-unexpected side effect of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…
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Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of…
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Irrigation
Mitigating Stress with Management Decisions
Humans stress over many things in their lives. It turns out, trees do too. Many common stressors cannot…
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Irrigation
Answering the âHow-Toâ Questions About Groundwater Recharge
Terra Nova Ranch General Manager Don Cameron knew groundwater availability was going to be a problem more than…
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