Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Carpophilus Beetle Continues to Damage Tree Nut Crops
Carpophilus beetle (CB) has spread to tree nut-growing regions throughout the Central Valley since it was first detected in California in 2023.
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Crop Management
What Harvest Is Telling You About Next Year’s Crop
September is more than the end of harvest; it’s the moment to read the orchard, correct what can still be corrected and protect the carbohydrates…
Fertility Management
Get Nutrition in Before the Rains Come
A field perspective on postharvest nutrition, soluble fertilizers and soil amendments before wet conditions limit orchard access.
Crop Management
Cooperative Efforts Score Major Safety Win with Cal/OSHA
A commitment to worker safety earned Tessenderlo Kerley’s Hanford plant Cal/OSHA STAR status. Cecilia Parsons reports on the people and practices…
Crop Management
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
Honey bees can still improve yields in self-fertile almonds. The Almond Board of California examines hive stocking rates, rental costs and the…
Pest Management
Tackling Problematic Weeds in Hazelnuts
Growers need to start early and stay vigilant when managing two weeds that can create havoc at harvest in hazelnuts.
Energy
OP-ED: Is California Prepared for an All-Electric Economy?
As California charges ahead toward its climate change goals of “carbon neutrality” by 2045, many wonder how we are going to get there and what…
Disease
A Refresher Course on EFB Management
Leaving Eastern filbert blight-infected chippings on orchard floors is a viable alternative to burning or hauling them away and can enhance soil…
Fumigation
Making Every Fumigation Count
Fumigation is an important tool across California’s tree nut industry, from managing pests in the orchard to protecting harvested product. But it’s…
Fertility Management
Troubleshooting Poor Nodulation in Legumes: A Practical Guide
Legumes, plants from the bean family, are known for their ability to add nitrogen to the soil. This makes them a popular choice in cover cropping…