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Almonds
Hedging Your Bets
British poet William Cowper was quoted in the 1700s as saying, “Variety is the spice of life.” The…
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Irrigation
Workshop Highlights Advances in Pistachio Irrigation
Drought and salinity challenges in pistachio production as well as advances in estimating crop nutrient and water use…
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Pest
DPR Releases Next Concepts for Pesticide Notification System
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released a proposal for their new “Pesticide Application Notification System.”…
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Postharvest
Scheduling Postharvest Plans
Timing is everything. Irrigation timing is critical. Pesticide sprays are highly dependent on proper timing. Timing your harvest…
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Pest
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
As temperatures continue to rise in the Central Valley, it is important for growers to understand not only…
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Pest
Automated Insect Traps Finding Use in Conventional Systems
Automated insect traps, which for several years have been deployed in mating disruption programs in almonds, apples and…
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Ag Industry
View from the Top: Tree Nut Producers and Handlers ‘Need to Be Loud’
As president of TGS Transportation, it’s hard for Peter Schneider not to be aligned with California’s tree nut…
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Pistachios
Pistachio Production in the Sacramento Valley
While the San Joaquin Valley still dwarfs acreage in the Sacramento Valley, water and land availability and regulations…
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Pistachios
Five Important Postharvest Practices in Pistachio Orchards
Attention to detail during the growing season helps ensure good yields. Attention to detail after harvest is completed…
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Almonds
Running Out of Room
California almond handler Dave Phippen has spent sleepless nights this year wondering if he’ll find enough wooden bins…
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