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Considerations for Replanting an Almond Orchard
Given the complexity of soils, differences in rootstocks and the economics involved, almond growers have plenty to think…
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Time to Look for Gopher Activity
Pocket gophers are rarely seen, but their dirt mounds and damage are evident when they are present in…
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Improve Spray Efficiency
Maintenance and calibration of spray rigs in preparation for bloom sprays is always recommended, but there is also…
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Update on SIT Progress
Progress continues in the development of a ‘competitive’ sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) moth that can successfully locate and…
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Weed Control in Young Almond Orchards
Competition with weeds for water, nutrients and sunlight can reduce tree growth in young almond orchards. With the…
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Ag Tech in a Pandemic
2020 was the year that changed everything. Our typical focus on bloom conditions, crop set, and spring meetings…
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2020 Legislative Wrap-Up
In the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation in California was somewhat subdued, at least by usual California…
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Pre-Plant Steps to Reduce Nematode Infestation in Walnut
Given widespread nematode infestations of walnut orchards and limited control options, steps taken pre-plant are vital to the…
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Walnut Pathogens on the Rise
A survey of 43 walnut orchards in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties produced significant findings about the canker…
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High Density Planting to Increase Yield
Increasing almond orchard productivity and grower profits is the goal of a research project to redesign orchards using…
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