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Ag Industry
Starrh Farms Has a History of Leadership and Innovation
When the Ford dealership in Shafter, Calif., closed years back, Larry Starrh joked to his Dad Fred Sr.,…
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Ag Industry
Heat Illness Prevention During the Pandemic
As summer continues, growers must continue to navigate the ongoing challenges of hot weather, the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Weed Management
Weed Control in Young Orchards
Planning and persistence with weed control is one way to ensure a healthier start for young nut trees.…
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Nutrition
4Rs of Nitrogen Management in Walnuts
“Are growers applying too much nitrogen to their crops?” This is a question Parry Klassen, director of the…
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Walnuts
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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New Tech
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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