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Carpophilus Beetle: Updates on Ecology, Monitoring, and Management
It has been nearly three years since the carpophilus beetle, Carpophilus truncatus, first appeared in California. While much…
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Nutrition
What Trees Still Need When the Crop Is Not There
Here comes the heat. Unfortunately, the pistachio crop is way off this year. Very likely less than 1…
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Irrigation
Research Partnership Aims to Strengthen Orchard Resilience Through Recharge
On-farm groundwater recharge isn’t a new practice, but a collaborative effort is growing the understanding of where recharge…
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Pest Management
Small Changes Before Harvest Can Make a Big Difference for Walnuts
As the growing season moves into summer and closer to harvest, the window for influencing walnut yield and…
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Regulations
Op-Ed: Are Electricity Rates Really Stabilizing?
In an August 2025 PG&E press release, PG&E Corporate CEO Patti Poppe said “PG&E’s story of progress continues…
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Regulations
Tractor Crushing Highlights Urgent Need for Renewed FARMER Funding
A row of rusty, retired tractors was reduced to a heap of scrap metal in March as Valley…
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Hazelnuts
Oregon Hazelnut Farmer Claims National Woman in Ag Award
They described her as fierce and independent, a farmer who thinks outside the box. They said her journey…
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Farm Management
Keeping Farmland in Production Through Conservation Easements
It was always the desire of the family, even prior generations, to keep their good farm ground in…
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Ag Industry
In a Tight Season, Showing Up Could Make the Difference
Some of the biggest money you’ll make or lose this season is decided before harvest even starts. Not…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Vertical Integration Positions P-R Farms for the Future
Vincent Ricchiuti, chief operating officer of P-R Farms, is part of a family that has been in the…
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Orchard Management
Managing Walnut Husk Fly and Codling Moth in California Orchards
The walnut husk fly has become a significant mid- to late-season pest across all walnut-growing regions of California.…
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Industry News
New Funding Model Supports Practical Solutions for California Growers
Marketing orders have been funding research for the agriculture industry since the 1930s. Now, a new and diverse…
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