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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…
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Crop Management
WHAT I’M WATCHING: 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…
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Fertility Management
FIELD NOTES: Get Nutrition in Before the Rains Come
The potential for a very strong El Niño is strengthening. This southern oscillation is no child’s play. The…
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Crop Management
Cooperative Efforts Score Major Safety Win With Cal/OSHA
Crop nutrients are a significant portion of the input costs in tree nut production. Part of the value…
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Crop Management
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
For decades, California almond growers have relied on honey bees to provide consistent pollination and ensure a successful…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fumigation
Making Every Fumigation Count
Fumigation is an important tool across California’s tree nut industry, from managing pests in the orchard to protecting…
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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…
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Disease
Walnut Mold Pressure Builds as Researchers Refine Management
Rain events during the 2025 harvest were blamed for higher percentages of mold in the walnut crop. Kearney-based…
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Orchard Management
From the Orchard: A Trial by Fire and an Eye on Precision Ag
Madera grower and crop consultant Will Cosyns reflects on taking on the family operation at 25 and where…
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