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A Streamlined NEPA Process
In July, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced long-needed modernizations to the National Environmental Policy…
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Hazelnuts
Hazelnut Harvest Could Set New Yield Standard
Hazelnut harvest is here. This month, hundreds of farmers throughout the Willamette Valley will take to the orchard…
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Postharvest
Postharvest Nutrition in Tree Nut Crops
We “West Coast Nut” growers (see what I did there?) invest, work, pray, work, hope and work some…
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Nut Crops
Soilborne Pests in Tree Nut Crops
Preserving tree health in the face of soilborne diseases and pests requires both careful management and choosing appropriate…
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Labor
Effectively Managing Your Grower and Farm Labor Contractor Relationship
As harvest gets underway for some and is in full swing for others, the issue around having sufficient…
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Uncategorized
Overview of Biostimulants in Permanent Crops
One of the few things people can agree on about biostimulants is that they are difficult to define.…
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Research Examines Biochar Potential
Google the word biochar and the first words you see are “environmental solution” and “benefits are amazing.” There…
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Pest
Biological Pesticides in Nut Crops
Some of the biological products used in conventionally or organically produced nut crops include those based on bacteria…
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Pistachios
Organic Pistachio Production at Nichols Farms
Pest control and nutrition are two of the biggest challenges to organic pistachio production, but the Nichols family…
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Pecans
Creating Habitat for Beneficials to Control Aphids in Pecans
This article discusses planting and managing a cover crop mix in pecan orchards to attract beneficials, which provide…
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Profile
Farm Advisor Profile: Elizabeth Fichtner
An avid member of 4H club when she was a kid, UCCE farm advisor Elizabeth Fichtner was exposed…
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Hazelnuts
A Look at Newer Hazelnut Varieties
There’s a lot to consider before choosing the hazelnut variety, or varieties, to plant in a new orchard.…
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