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Pistachios
Trap Crops in Pistachio
Planting a secondary crop to entice insect pests with a more delectable meal than the primary crop offers…
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Ag Industry
A Season of Harvest, Thanksgiving and Optimism for 2021
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. From the escalation of a…
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Pest
Getting Proactive About Navel Orangeworm
Given its persistence and potential for crop damage, navel orangeworm is no longer just another problem that can…
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Ag Industry
Transpiration Uniformity as a Useful Metric for Tree Nut Growers
Distribution uniformity (DU) has long been viewed as a top priority for orchard managers. However, many successful growers…
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Irrigation
End of Year Irrigation
It’s here: the last month. 2020 is winding down; pray for rain. In my humble opinion, it couldn’t…
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Ag Industry
Governor Newsom Responds to Devastating Wildfires: Can Agriculture Survive His Response?
As a result of the devastating wildfires experienced throughout California this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced…
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Almonds
Almond Grower Banks on Regenerative Almond Orchard Practices
Ward and Rosie Burroughs of Burroughs Family Orchards are finding that being a regenerative farm is financially sustainable.…
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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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