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Almonds
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
Soil fumigation is a practice that has been used for ages to control soilborne pests and mitigate destructive…
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Nut Crops
Balancing Soil Biology is a Must for the Modern-Day Tree Nut Grower
Biology is soil health. Period. Over the last 10 years, I have had multiple conversations with farmers that…
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Irrigation
State Water Board Fees on the Rise… Again
Farms and commodity processing facilities are no strangers to compliance fees. Fees are levied from the local, state…
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Almonds
California Honeybee Health Improved in 2023
In California, winter and spring 2023 will be remembered for the rain and cold and its effect on…
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Disease
Contiguous Acres, Less Fallowing Make it Harder to Break the Disease Cycle
The plethora of tree nut acres in California agriculture is increasing disease pressure, both from soilborne pathogens that…
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Nutrition
Nail Down Your Macros and Micros: Don’t miss out on critical postharvest nutrition this year
As we wind down almond harvest, ramp up pistachios and roll into walnuts and pecans, the fast and…
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Irrigation
Powerful Coalition Keeps Radical Water Rights Changes from Advancing in the Legislature
When the California Legislative session began last January, farmers were facing formidable efforts to upend our system of…
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Ag Industry
Farm Advisor Profile: Becky Wheeler-Dykes Serving Growers is a Passion for New UC Farm Advisor
Becky Wheeler-Dykes chose the wrong major. She started out pursuing civil engineering at UC Davis but knew quickly…
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Pistachios
American Pistachio Growers Meeting Highlights Marketing Strategies for Growers and Processors
This organization was built to sell your product,” American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian told pistachio growers assembled…
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Labor
Be on Alert: Wildfire Smoke Protections
While California had a record rainfall this year, it does not allow us to let down our guard…
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Nut Crops
Top 5 Technology Trends in California Tree Nut Production
It’s not just about ‘more crop per drop.’ Technology trends related to agricultural management presenting opportunities to save…
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Pest
A New Look at Monitoring and Mating Disruption for Navel Orangeworm in Walnuts
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is known to be one of the most important insect pests of almonds and pistachios,…
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