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West Coast Nut Holds Fundraiser in Woodland for Nickels Soil Lab
JCS Marketing Inc. and West Coast Nut magazine will hold a fundraiser to benefit Nickels Soil Lab, located…
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Hazelnuts
Plant Growth Regulator Eyed to Hasten Nut Drop in Hazelnuts
Research into use of a plant growth regulator to hasten nut drop in hazelnuts is showing promise, according…
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Soils
Soil Amendment Considerations for Fall
The Soil Science Society of America defines soil quality as its capacity to function effectively in the present…
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Almonds
Got Almond Hulls? Researchers Delve into Hull Use, Nutritional Suitability as Dairy Cow Feed
Almond hulls, once a low-value byproduct, have enjoyed renewed popularity as dairy producers look for more economical alternatives…
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Pecans
A Word from the Board: American Pecan Council
The American Pecan Council has received several questions relating to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) and good products to…
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Labor
We Are Not Done Yet: COVID-19 Employer Regulations Extended
Over the past few months, the State of California has been working to lengthen COVID-19 protections for employees…
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New Tech
How Specialty Crop Farmers Can Benefit from Drones and Remote Sensing
There has been a considerable increase in remote sensing techniques (RS) over the last decade. Remote sensing can…
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Ag Industry
Every Year Brings Surprises for Tree Nut Growers, But Plan Anyway
Determining water and labor availability, weighing input costs against market prices and making plans for orchard sites are…
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Almonds
Self-Fertile Almonds on the Rise
Franz Niederholzer, UCCE farm advisor for Colusa and Sutter/Yuba counties, has witnessed a dramatic growth in the production…
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Almonds
A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
Brown spot damage caused by plant bugs is on the rise, resulting in higher rejection rates and blemishes…
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Ag Industry
Inflation Reduction Act Contains Provisions for Agriculture
The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. A sweeping $750 Billion…
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Ag Industry
Five Steps to a Long-Term Weed Management Program in Your Orchard
Weeds are in it for the long haul, and growers and farm managers should be, too. Weed management…
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