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WAPA Annual Conference and Trade Show Preview
The 2023 Annual Meeting and Trade Show of the Western Agricultural Processors Association will again take place in…
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Tag: WCN0623
Nut Crops
Fighting Back Against Tree Nut Orchard Crime
Crime is a major expense for tree nut growers, whether it is the theft of a load of…
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Almonds
Whole Orchard Recycling Moves to Mainstream Practice in Almonds
Fifteen years after orchard burning restrictions were initiated and demand for cogeneration materials slowed, a solution, whole orchard…
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Nutrition
Fertilizing Nut Crops in the Wettest Year on Record
As the season rolls along and we start seeing trends, it’s time to adjust. It drives me nuts…
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Almonds
View from the Top: Famoso Nut Survives a Flood
When Famoso Nut Company CEO Chad DeRose answered the phone before dawn on March 11, he didn’t expect…
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Processing
Focus of New Organic Standards Falls on Handlers, Processors
Handlers, processors and importers of organic tree nuts face additional auditing requirements under the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement…
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Irrigation
In-Season and Long-Term Impacts of Flooding and Excessive Rain on Orchards
The unusually wet 2023 winter and spring has had unprecedented impacts on our local orchard systems. However, the…
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New Tech
Solving the State’s Renewable Energy Problem Without Creating a National Food Problem
Excellent soils and a Mediterranean climate make California one of the most productive agricultural centers in the world,…
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Almonds
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
Growers know when you plant a new orchard, you’re making a 25-year bet. There are several risks involved,…
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Pest
Top 10 Pesticide Violations You Need to Know
Annually, the California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) releases its top 10 pesticide violations from the previous year.…
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