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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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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
IPM Resources for Pistachio Production
David Haviland, UCCE entomology and pest management advisor in Kern County, provided tools for ‘catching fish,’ or a…
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Pistachios
Anthracnose Not Significant in Pistachios…Yet
The good news for pistachio growers when it comes to anthracnose is the widely grown variety Kerman doesn’t…
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Postharvest
Postharvest Steps for Hazelnuts
The humming of sweepers through the orchards across the Willamette Valley is slowing to a whisper. Hazelnut harvest…
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Ag Industry
Why You Should Choose a Certified Crop Advisor
Everyone wants to know how farmers make decisions. Public and private organizations with an interest in farming have…
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