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Almonds
New Research Underway to Reassess Off-Ground Harvesting for Almonds
A new study is examining the updated economics of off-ground harvesting in almonds to reflect changing economic conditions…
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Ag Industry
“What We Wish our Employees Knew” Students at Merced College Can ‘Upskill’ to Move into Processing Positions
Targeted education and training at Merced College are intended to meet emerging needs of California’s agriculture industry. While…
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Almonds
The Mystery Deepens: Honeybee Losses Soar, Perplexing the Industry About the Causes and Solutions
Call it the case of the mysterious disappearing honeybee. When many beekeepers nationwide cracked open their hives after…
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Weed Management
Top 5 Ways to Maximize Herbicide Applications in Orchards
Planning and persistence are important factors in reducing problem weed populations in an orchard. Developing a strategy to…
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Pistachios
How American Pistachio Growers (APG) is Advancing Sustainability in Pistachio Farming
With growing pressure to produce more while using less, sustainability is no longer optional; it’s essential. For American…
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Walnuts
International Walnut Market Trends and Challenges for California
The U.S. walnut industry has faced significant challenges since the onset of tariff wars in 2018. These difficulties…
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Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of…
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Ag Industry
Culture Is Everything: Why Company Culture Drives Ag Success
Let’s talk about something most ag businesses overlook but can’t afford to: company culture. No, I’m not talking…
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Pest
Unchecked Pests Are Devastating Our Forests and Air Quality
America’s forests are facing an unprecedented crisis, and the consequences extend far beyond the trees. Researchers at Colorado…
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New Tech
Digital Twin: Precision Tool Elevates Management Decisions
Monitoring orchard soil health and moisture is a routine in tree nut orchards that directs inputs to minimize…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
How One Grower Is Integrating Cover Crops and Sheep in Orchard Management
At Machado Family Farms in Linden, Calif., Drew Cheney is managing his wife’s family’s fourth-generation farm, combining tradition…
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Pistachios
American Pistachio Conference Highlights Market Growth, Nutrition Research
As the pistachio industry prepares for a potential on-year crop of up to 1.5 billion pounds, growers and…
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