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Nut Crops
A Northern Tree Nut Perspective for June
The almond crop subjective forecast is for a big crop (3 billion pounds), a 21% jump from 2023.…
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Soils
Inoculate Soil Year-Round to Build Up Long-Term Defense
We get busy. Full stop. Life happens, and it’s June. Every year, I look back now and take…
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Disease
Crown Gall/Ganoderma Connection in Almonds Being Investigated
A link between an aggressive wood decay fungus and crown gall in almond trees is being studied by…
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Pest
5 Things to Know About Stink Bug Pests in Orchards
No longer secondary pests in orchards, large bug species that cause crop loss and damage are posing more…
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Pistachios
Nitrogen Nutrition in Mature Pistachio Orchards
Nitrogen is the most important mineral nutrient in tree nut crop production. It can be absorbed as nitrate…
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Featured
Options for Replanting Orchards are Many, but Choices Depend on Return on Investment
Hesitancy to replant tree nuts after an orchard removal may spark some creative uses for the ground. Tree…
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Weed Management
Farm Advisor Profile: Ryan Hill Brings Weeds Expertise to Cooperative Extension
Ryan Hill knew he wanted to work with growers and ranchers from a fairly young age. One of…
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Pistachios
The History of Pistachios in the U.S.
Pistachios have been growing wild in the Middle East as far back as 7,000 B.C., based on recent…
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Labor
Labor and Trade Policies Lead to Unsustainable Food Production Here…and Abroad
America’s grocery stores may seem brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, but behind the vibrant displays lies…
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Hazelnuts
Tree Precocity Reframing Debate on Double-Density Hazelnuts
Jeff Newton, farm manager at Christensen Farms near Amity, Ore., is a firm believer in double-density planting of…
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