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Franquette: A Classic Walnut in Search of a Home
Nestled around Mount Konocti and Cobb Mountain in Lake County, Calif., at an elevation of 1,300 to 2,500…
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The Evolution of Orchard Pesticides
Some memories from the early days of my career as a California licensed PCA stand out among the…
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Almonds
New Technologies Provide Integrated Solutions for Navel Orangeworm
Almond, walnut and pistachio growers, depending on the growing region, list NOW (Amyelois transitella) as one of the…
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Labor
Cutting to the Chase in Pistachio Pruning
Researchers are finding that newer training systems for young pistachios may offer benefits over conventionally pruned trees, particularly…
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Harvest
The Art of Ethephon
Successfully using the plant growth regulator (PGR), ethephon, to potentially hasten walnut harvest or improve nut removal and…
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Pistachios
Choosing Amendments for Effective Salinity Management
Pistachio trees stand out among tree nut crops as tolerant of salty growing conditions, but they have their…
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Pest
Codling Moth Wreak Havoc on Early Walnut Crop
“Think about what you may have left on the orchard floor,” former UCCE integrated pest management advisor Emily…
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Almonds
Just Like Humans, Almond Trees Need Carbs to Thrive
Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for people. They allow our brains to think and our muscles…
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Visual Cues BOT has Invaded Pistachio Trees
Collapse of nut clusters is a very visual message that a pistachio orchard has been invaded by the…
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Post-Harvest Nutrition in Almonds
Providing post-harvest nutrition to almond trees is a critical component in the success of next year’s crop. Rich…
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Getting Machinery Ready for Harvest
Staying safe around equipment, watching for heat-causing friction and paying attention to unusual sounds are some of the…
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Mold in Walnuts: Causes and Prevention
After elevated levels of mold were found in the 2018 walnut harvest, UC Davis plant pathologist Themis Michailides…
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