Time to Look for Gopher Activity

Pocket gophers are rarely seen, but their dirt mounds and damage are evident when they are present in…

Improve Spray Efficiency

Maintenance and calibration of spray rigs in preparation for bloom sprays is always recommended, but there is also…

Update on SIT Progress

Progress continues in the development of a ‘competitive’ sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) moth that can successfully locate and…

Weed Control in Young Almond Orchards

Competition with weeds for water, nutrients and sunlight can reduce tree growth in young almond orchards. With the…

MyAgLife Episode 42: Planning for Spring Pest Management in Walnuts

A Word from American Pistachio Growers: Update on Marketing in India

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…

Walnut Pathogens on the Rise

A survey of 43 walnut orchards in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties produced significant findings about the canker…

High Density Planting to Increase Yield

Increasing almond orchard productivity and grower profits is the goal of a research project to redesign orchards using…

Warmer Winters Signal Adjustments in Pistachio Production

Warmer winters may signal changes in San Joaquin Valley pistachio production. Katherine Jarvis-Shean, UCCE orchard systems advisor in…