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Irrigation
Mitigating Stress with Management Decisions
Humans stress over many things in their lives. It turns out, trees do too. Many common stressors cannot…
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Almonds
From the Board: ABC Research Focused on Improving Efficiency for Almond Growers
One of the most valuable assets the almond industry has at its fingertips is the insights gathered through…
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Almonds
View from the Top: Processor to Government Leaders: ‘Hear Us Out’ Amy Sihto, president of El Dorado Almonds, has a message for the policymakers who regulate California agriculture
Processing almonds and getting them to customers is a hard enough job. But add in ramped-up regulations and…
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Almonds
Economic Outlook and Other Considerations for the 2025 Almond Pollination Season
With every new year comes the realization that almond orchards will be in full bloom before long. This…
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Ag Industry
Why the California Walnut Conference is an Industry Tradition Worth Celebrating
In California agriculture, walnuts are more than just a crop; they’re a legacy. For 16 years, the California…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: FFA and Mentorship Forge a Farming Path for Brandon Heinrich at B&M Orchards
When Brandon Heinrich of B&M Orchards Inc. was in junior high, he wanted to be a petroleum engineer.…
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Pest Management
Understanding Pesticide Drift and its Implications
As public awareness of pesticide applications grows, so do the complaints associated with odors from agricultural practices. A…
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Almonds
Blue Diamond Looks to Boost Efficiencies, Improve Grower Returns and Innovate New Products
In 2023, leaders of Blue Diamond Growers launched a three-year strategic plan designed to increase efficiencies while also…
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Pest Management
Why Are Growers Still Using Fumigants?
This month, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold a series of public hearings on newly…
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Weed Management
Building a Solid Weed Management Program
Effectively reducing weed populations in orchards requires persistence and investment to control weeds before they set seed. Poor…
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Regulations
1,3-D: Here We Go Again
As predictable as the sun rising, environmental justice and pesticide activists have been successful in having the California…
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Pest
New Advances and Approaches to Pest Management
Researchers are gaining ground on some of most formidable challenges facing tree nut growers. Advances in sustainable pest…
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