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Raised to pursue ambitions, almond grower Mallvinder Kahal applies the same strategy to farming.
Mallvinder Kahal, managing partner at Atlas Almonds, Inc. and president of Kahal Farms, led the recent construction of an…
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Labor
Look Out California, Here Comes Another Solution Looking for a Problem
For those of you who follow our stories regularly, they are usually on some new regulation under development…
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Pistachios
A Word from the Board: American Pistachio Growers
When you think of foods high in antioxidants, which foods come to mind? Blueberries, pomegranates or red wine?…
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Nut Crops
Top Five Tips to Make Sure Your Orchard Is Pollinator-Friendly
Considering that pollination services can present a significant portion of almond production costs, growers should be aware of…
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Walnuts
View from the Top: 2023 Walnut Outlook: A Year to Tighten the Belt
Walnut market dynamics are never far from the thoughts of Patrick and Mike Andersen, whose family-owned Andersen &…
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Almonds
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
We have entered a new era in the evolution of farm equipment. 185-year-old farm machinery giant John Deere…
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Pistachios
Winter Irrigation: Managing Soil Salinity in Pistachio
While farmers in California are short on water, they must also deal with too much salt in the…
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Pistachios
Pistachio Industry Zeroes in On Water Supply Issues
American Pistachio Growers (APG) executives have long known that a good percentage of California pistachios are grown outside…
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New Tech
Don’t Kick Up Dust
The San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Control District has helped replace more than 180 conventional nut harvesters with…
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Nut Crops
Industry Leaders Acknowledge Current Challenges but Remain Optimistic About the Future
Despite the long list of challenges currently being faced by the California tree nut industry, leaders speaking at…
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Ag Industry
Nickels Soil Lab Research Review, Past and Present
With 2023 almost here, many nut crop growers face another challenging year. Nut prices remain low and costs…
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Pecans
Holiday Activities and Beyond for American Pecans
The American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) is deploying a marketing strategy starting this holiday season that is sure…
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