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Almonds
Variety and Neighboring Crops are Predictors of Leaffooted Bug Risk in Almonds
Leaffooted bug is a sporadic pest in almond, but damage can be significant in years when pest pressure…
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Disease
Key Aflatoxin Reduction Tool Was Born in an Arizona Cotton Field
“This is our only defense mechanism for reducing aflatoxins in pistachio orchards.” Jeff Gibbons, manager of Setton Farms…
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Pistachios
Genetic Roadmap: Comprehensive Pistachio Genome Sequence Could Help Breeders and Growers Alike
University of California researchers recently completed the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio yet, and it may…
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Irrigation
Top 5 Ways to Verify Your Irrigation System Is Delivering as Promised
Efficiency of an orchard irrigation system, particularly in a high-value tree nut crop, is the plan, but verifying…
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Almonds
Almond Variety Research Highlights Promising Performers, Genetic Diversity
In the search for the next generation of high-performing almond varieties, UC researchers are continuing to gather data…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
What to do when ICE Comes: Protect and Comply
Agriculture businesses who are reliant on immigrant labor should be aware of their rights and responsibilities if U.S.…
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Ag Industry
5 Things Tree Nut Growers Should Be Thinking About in July 2025
If you’re growing tree nuts in California, July is not the month to coast. This is when serious…
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Events
Setton Holds Earth Day Scholarship Contest
High school seniors from five Porterville-area high schools received a total of $25,000 in scholarships awarded by Setton…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Nest Boxes to Attract Avian Predators
Providing nest boxes for avian predators is one way of enticing them to take up residence in your…
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Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management for Spider Mites in California Walnut Orchards
Early summer is the time to monitor potential hot spots for spider mites and create a treatment plan…
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Regulations
CDPR Study Shows No Impact for 1,3-D: Are We Surprised?
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) recently reported the results…
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective: June
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Summer is here and hull split is just weeks away. June…
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