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Biocontrol Taking Off with Drones
For Kern County farmer Kent Stenderup, biocontrol is the way to go when it comes to controlling spider…
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Weather-Based ET for Irrigating Young Orchards
Using weather-based evapotranspiration rates as a guide for irrigating young orchards can be a helpful water management tool,…
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Reducing Dust at Almond Harvest
Mallvinder Kahal, operations manager for Kahal Farms in Madera, Calif., said reducing dust at harvest has saved money…
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Variable Rate Irrigation Pays Off in Water Use Efficiency for New Almond Orchards
It is rare that an almond orchard or a site to be planted to almonds will have just…
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Revisiting Drip Irrigation for New Mexico Pecans
Pecan production in southern New Mexico is growing. Every year, additional acres of new trees can be spotted…
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Deer, Rabbits, and Coyotes, Oh My!
Wildlife species are well known for causing damage in nut orchards. Burrowing rodents such as ground squirrels, pocket…
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New Requirements to Protect Ag Workers from COVID-19
COVID-19 has been devastating. More than 100,000 lives in the United States have been lost and the State…
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Getting the Most from Applied Phosphorus
I tend to ask a bunch of questions with my growers. It really bothers me when a new…
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Growers and Handlers Prepare for Harvest Amid Pandemic
This year’s almond, pistachio and walnut harvests may look a little different than they have in the past.
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State of the Northwest Hazelnut Industry
The Oregon hazelnut industry is in the midst of a renaissance. After being on the brink of collapse…
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Training and Pruning Basics for Hazelnut Trees
Proper training of young hazelnuts helps build a solid support structure that can stand up to ice, snow…
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