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Weed Management
Farm Advisor Profile: Ryan Hill Brings Weeds Expertise to Cooperative Extension
Ryan Hill knew he wanted to work with growers and ranchers from a fairly young age. One of…
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Pistachios
The History of Pistachios in the U.S.
Pistachios have been growing wild in the Middle East as far back as 7,000 B.C., based on recent…
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Labor
Labor and Trade Policies Lead to Unsustainable Food Production Here…and Abroad
America’s grocery stores may seem brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, but behind the vibrant displays lies…
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Hazelnuts
Tree Precocity Reframing Debate on Double-Density Hazelnuts
Jeff Newton, farm manager at Christensen Farms near Amity, Ore., is a firm believer in double-density planting of…
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Hazelnuts
New Hazelnut Cultivar a Fit for High-Density Orchards
Hazelnut growers looking for a compact cultivar well-suited to high-density orchards have a new option in the Oregon…
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Almonds
From the Orchard: Scott Severson on the Joys and Challenges of Being a Small Family Farmer
Scott Severson of Severson Family Farms is big on giving back to the next generation. He and his…
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Nutrition
Plant Nutrients Secure Our Food and Future
In a time where the conversation about health, nutrition and environmental sustainability is more critical than ever, the…
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Pistachios
The Ins and Outs of Carbohydrate Dynamics in Pistachio
Recent research on pistachio physiology is giving new insight into carbohydrate dynamics. Katherine Jarvis-Shean, a UCCE orchard systems…
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Almonds
Almond Crop Estimation Can Help Save on Input Costs
By now, most growers, farm managers and crop consultants have walked their orchards and decided more or less…
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Pecans
Walnut and Pecan: Related Crops with Different Bud Break and Bloom Habits
Walnut and pecan represent two of the four major nut crops grown in California. The California walnut industry…
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Almonds
Sticks and Stones: Almond growers, hullers and shellers share their perspectives on crop conditioning and foreign material removal
To condition or not to condition? That is the question many almond growers face at harvest, and their…
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Ag Industry
Pioneering Research to Forge Closer Ties with Agricultural Professionals
In the dynamic world of agricultural marketing, understanding the pulse of the market is crucial. West Coast Nut,…
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