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Nut Yields Linked to Tree Carbohydrate Levels
The citizen science approach at UC Davis’ Carbohydrate Observatory is yielding valuable information for tree nut growers. Founded…
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Soils
Soil Microbiome Benefits for Tree Nuts
Without a doubt, West Coast growers are exceptional at producing a wide variety of nuts, including almonds, walnuts…
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Ag Industry
Tracing Development of UC Wolfskill
UC Davis’ newly released walnut variety UC Wolfskill came about due to a slightly different crossing technique than…
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Walnuts
A Non-Glyphosate System for Walnut Weed Management
With a good arsenal of herbicides on-hand, walnut growers should be able to control weeds in a non-glyphosate…
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Nutrition
Fertilizer Strategies for a Low Price, High Input Cost Season
The perfect storm seems to be rolling into the agricultural mainland. Walnut and almond prices are down, inputs…
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Disease
Ganoderma Butt Rot: New Fungal Species Fells Young Trees
Until 2016, when UC Davis plant pathologists David Rizzo and Andrew “Bob” Johnson identified a species of the…
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Ag Industry
California’s Ag and Food Industry has Borne the Brunt of the Trade War
California tree nut producers were among the biggest losers of the trade war that began under the Trump…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Monitor for True Bug Feeding
Mild winter temperatures and sufficient rainfall to grow a good crop of weeds over the winter are two…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Slowing the Spread of Pecan Nut Casebearer
Pecan nut casebearer is among the most devastating widespread pests of pecan and is established in about two…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
First Irrigation Timing Can Impact Yields
Weather-based irrigation scheduling will determine amount of water needed in an orchard. Plant-based scheduling determines timing of irrigation,…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Management Advice for Maximum Walnut Returns
Shaking off a quality crop is a walnut grower’s goal every year. When returns are projected to be…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Pistachio Orchards
The duration and intensity of the fire season has increased due to increasing temperatures, earlier snowmelt, reduced fuel…
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