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Understanding Physiological Effects of Winter Chill in Pistachios
Gurreet Brar hopes to determine not only what it will take to boost pistachio yields following warm winters,…
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Irrigation
Let the Tree Dictate When to Start Irrigating
There are many available techniques for scheduling irrigation in walnuts during the season, says Ken Shackel, Professor in…
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Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback in Pistachio
Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback (WJTD) refers to an abiotic condition that causes death of branches and, in severe…
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Walnut Quality Begins In The Orchard
Walnut kernel quality can be impacted during post harvest handling, but growers also play a role in delivering…
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Fungicide Strategies for Filbert Blight
Protecting susceptible hazelnut buds from Eastern Filbert Blight infections in the spring starts with fungicide applications at bud…
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April Leaf Analysis
Matching nitrogen demand with almond orchard productivity starts with April leaf tissue sampling. According to Sebastian Saa, senior…
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Nutrition
Foliar Nutrition
The debate over the efficacy of foliar nutrition and its benefit continues to cause some controversy. The goal…
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Safety
Safety During the Winter Months
The winter months for permanent crop growers requires important maintenance and care in the orchards and vineyards. Pruning…
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Safety
Enforcement of Safety Programs
Do you have an “effective” safety program for your farm, huller or processor? Are you sure? You may…
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What’s New in Pollination
Ensuring pollinator health is an important part of the almond industry’s future. Josette Lewis, Almond Board of California’s…
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Almonds
Hull Rot and Ganoderma Root Rot in Almonds
Hull Rot is an infection in almonds caused by one of several pathogens. The infection not only causes…
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Organic Walnuts
Quality organically grown walnuts are not produced with neglect but with careful planning and management. Rachel Elkins, UCCE…
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