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How Research Has Revolutionized the Tree Nut Industry
When you think about California’s tree nut industry, it’s easy to focus on the hard work growers put…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Jean Laborde: Never Too Old to Learn and Invest in the Future
Jean Laborde has been farming since he was 14, but at 91 years old, he’s still learning new…
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Pistachios
Managing Tools for Botryosphaeria Panicle and Shoot Blight in Pistachio
Botryosphaeria panicle and shoot blight are caused by a group of Botryosphaeria species that can be devastating to…
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Almonds
Almond Hull Potential as High-Value Food Ingredient Can Add to Revenue Stream
The almond industry is poised to add value to hulls, a byproduct traditionally sold as a dairy cattle…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Bowles Farming Prioritizes Conservation Efforts at Sixth-Generation Farming Operation
Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Co., can trace his family’s farming roots back to the…
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Pest
Understanding The Top 10 Pesticide Violations From Last Year
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regularly releases data on the most common pesticide violations, offering valuable…
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Walnuts
Walnut Growers Look to Regenerative Practices to Support Orchard Health
Walnuts are one of the oldest tree nut crops in California, but that hasn’t kept growers from seeking…
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Hazelnuts
The Untapped Benefits of the Hazelnut Stewardship Program
In 2012, with drought ravaging water resources in California, the almond industry was widely targeted for supposed overconsumption…
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Almonds
Predicting an Orchard’s Yield Early in the Season
Predicting almond yields before harvest is crucial to a grower’s ability to manage resources effectively. By combining practices…
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Ag Industry
Helping People Understand California Water Amid Viral False Claims
California water infrastructure and its associated policies are maddeningly complex. They defy simple explanations by reporters in headlines…
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Pistachios
Early Results from a Fertilization Trial Show First-Leaf Pistachios Don’t Respond to Phosphorus Fertilization
Correct fertilization of newly planted trees is essential to ensure their success. The goal is to get adequate…
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Pest
What Level of Pest Suppression Can Be Expected with Biological Control?
Natural enemies of orchard insect pests are working in every orchard, but they do not always provide pest…
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