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Pistachios
Late Blight Concerns in Pistachios
Plant pathologists say the number of calls has increased as well as the level of concern, as a…
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Ag Industry
Are You Compliant?
The clock is ticking as the time has come for California businesses with five or more employees to…
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Pest
Planning for Spring Pest Management in Walnuts
Walnut leaf-out in late winter or early spring signals time to monitor for insect pest invasions. Species of…
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Almonds
Boron-Resistant Rootstock Research Shows Promise
Excessive boron in the soil and irrigation water is problematic for almond trees. The problem with boron in…
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Ag Industry
Tariffs and Trade Barriers: What to Expect in 2021
Industry leaders are keeping a close eye on international trade tariffs, which are adding as much as 120%…
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Pistachios
Regional Considerations for Pistachio Growers
Pistachios are arguably the most profitable permanent crop currently being produced in California. Bob Klein, manager of the…
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Ag Industry
Should Wetlands Be Regulated Like Factories?
In times of war, combatants have been known to pick up the weapons left behind by retreating troops…
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Soils
Making the Most of Soil, Leaf and Water Sampling
Sampling soil, leaves and water helps orchardists monitor changes in salinity, alerts them to nutrient deficiencies and, when…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Leaf Sampling Plays Role in N Management
Optimizing yield is the goal with nitrogen applications in a pistachio orchard. Leaf sampling is one tool to…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Walnut Replant Decisions
Age and health of trees in a walnut orchard are primary factors in a decision to pull out…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Don’t Dismiss Value of the Shake
A perfect harvest, where every single almond is shaken from the tree and picked up off the ground,…
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