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Options for Diversifying Nut Growing Operations
Diversification in agriculture improves economic stability by reducing financial risk and stabilizing farm income. Many California nut growers have diversified…
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Kasugamycin Product Gets Section 18 Approval
The trademarked bactericide Kasumin has received Environmental Protection Agency Section 18 approval for use in almonds in 2021.…
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Root Rots Result from Poor Water Management
Water management is the basis for controlling Phytophthora root and crown rot in pistachio trees. In his presentation…
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A Look at Groundwater Recharge
One of the most cost-effective methods for bringing Californiaâs groundwater basins into compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
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New UC Wolfskill Widens Harvest Window
Pushing the walnut harvest window open a little wider is the new UC variety âUC Wolfskillâ. This new…
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Canopy Management in Pistachio for Good-Quality Annual Crops
Mechanically pruning and/or hand pruning pistachio tree canopies can facilitate orchard operations and harvester efficiency and produce good-quality…
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Best Disease Management Practices for Almond Bloom
Choosing the right product(s), communication and planning are key disease management practices for almond bloom and must be…
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EPA Backs Re-registration of Glyphosate
The EPA is backing the re-registration of the chemical glyphosate in California, concluding that there are no health…
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Research Continues on Paradox Canker in Walnut
Researchers are continuing to investigate the pathogenic cause and effects of Paradox canker, a canker disease in walnut…
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Walnuts
Donât Cut Corners with Bot
With the price of walnuts in the doldrums, growers may be tempted to forego in-season pruning and fungicide…
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Almonds
Lessons from Harvest and Almond Rejects
Historically, when a grower reviewed their almond grade sheet, it was assumed that the column citing âpercent rejectsâ…
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Almonds
Spring Season Pest Monitoring Activities in Almond Orchards
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is all about utilizing pest monitoring and scouting information to make informed pest management…
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