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Focus on Tree Performance
Although many trials have examined compost’s contribution to soil health, improving soil water-holding ability and enhancing soil microbes,…
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Walnuts
Walnuts, Navel Orangeworm and Ethephon for 2021
Navel orangeworm (NOW) continues to be problematic for California walnut growers. Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE area IPM advisor for…
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Walnuts
Cover Crops in Walnut Orchards
A steady rise in intentionally planted cover crops in walnut orchards has been noted by UCCE Advisor Emeritus…
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Pistachios
Water Budgeting and Management for Pistachio in a Drought Year: What are the Options?
Low precipitation over the last year in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys and long-term drought are forcing…
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Pistachios
Career of Helping the Pistachio Industry Meet Challenges
In 1999, while looking at professional opportunities to follow his work as a plant pathologist at Washington State…
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Pest
Biological Control of Navel Orangeworm in Tree Nut Orchards
University of California researchers have been evaluating the role of biological control of navel orangeworm (NOW) in California…
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Nut Crops
Tree Nut Handlers Deal with High Energy Prices
California nut processors are facing soaring energy rates with no relief in sight. Costs for electricity to operate…
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Ag Industry
Farm Equipment Shortages, Backlogs Put Pressure on Machinery Dealers and Growers
At Berchtold Equipment Company in Bakersfield, Calif., Michael Arriola is practicing patience like never before. “Typically, on a…
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Ag Industry
High Moisture Content Delivers Lower Returns, Greater Damage
Dave Phippen has been growing and processing almonds for decades in the Central Valley, an experience that has…
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Nut Crops
Balancing Nutrient Needs after Whole Orchard Recycling
Scientists are finding that applying five ounces of nitrogen per almond tree for the first year after whole…
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