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A Word from the Board: The Almond Board of California
As temperatures continue to rise in the Central Valley, it is important for growers to understand not only…
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Articles
Pest
Automated Insect Traps Finding Use in Conventional Systems
Automated insect traps, which for several years have been deployed in mating disruption programs in almonds, apples and…
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Ag Industry
View from the Top: Tree Nut Producers and Handlers ‘Need to Be Loud’
As president of TGS Transportation, it’s hard for Peter Schneider not to be aligned with California’s tree nut…
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Pistachios
Pistachio Production in the Sacramento Valley
While the San Joaquin Valley still dwarfs acreage in the Sacramento Valley, water and land availability and regulations…
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Pistachios
Five Important Postharvest Practices in Pistachio Orchards
Attention to detail during the growing season helps ensure good yields. Attention to detail after harvest is completed…
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Almonds
Running Out of Room
California almond handler Dave Phippen has spent sleepless nights this year wondering if he’ll find enough wooden bins…
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Pecans
Marketing Pecans in the Health Professional Space
Over the past few years, marketing to health professionals (HPs) has been a top priority for the American…
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Safety
Keep on Track with Railroad Safety
In June of this year, there were two tragic train crossing collisions involving vehicles that ended in serious…
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Pest
Managing Botryosphaeria Panicle and Shoot Blight in Pistachio
Botryosphaeria panicle and shoot blight (Botryosphaeria blight), caused by a group of Botryosphaeria species, can be devastating to…
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Pistachios
Capitalizing on the Strengths and Opportunities of American Pistachios
At the American Pistachio Growers’ most recent Annual Conference held in March, President Richard Matoian took the time…
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Events
WAPA Annual Meeting
Western Agricultural Processors Association’s Annual Meeting in Monterey was an engaging industry event that brought together more than…
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Harvest
Harvest Efficiency Depends on Communication Between Contract Harvester and Grower
Communication and efficiency are the two most important words on almond harvest contractor Matt Efird’s mind at harvest…
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