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Nut Crops
Tips for Financial Planning Through the Drought
As we watch growers rapidly implementing deficit irrigation to keep their crops alive with what water they have,…
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Almonds
Restoring Soil Health and Ecosystem Services in California’s Almond Orchards
Sustaining agricultural production through climate change, prolonged drought and economic pressure largely depends on the soil’s ability to…
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New Tech
CARB Updating Regulations for Trucking Industry
In January 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-79-20, which banned the sale of light-, medium- and…
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Almonds
A Conversation with Blue Diamond’s Mark Jansen
As one of the biggest players in the global almond market, Blue Diamond Growers can rightly credit CEO…
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Harvest
Ant Management in Almonds
There are two main ant pests in almonds: the pavement ant and the southern fire ant. The pavement…
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Walnuts
Health Research Helps Drive Consumer Demand for Walnuts
Through investment in health research, the California Walnut Commission (CWC) drives consumer demand by keeping walnuts and their…
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Walnuts
Organic Walnut Production Increases as Growers Learn New Management Techniques
Organic walnuts are rapidly growing out of the ‘niche’ market. Evidence is in the number of retail online…
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Ag Industry
What It Could Mean for Californians if We Have Another Dry Year: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Our water year began October 1, and it’s no surprise to any of us that 2020-21 was the…
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Harvest
Grower-Cooperators a Vital Cog in Research
For the past three years, walnut harvest has taken a little longer on one block of Jerry Moore’s…
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Chestnut
Sweet Flavor Keeps Chestnut Buyers Coming Back for More
Chestnuts are not just a Christmas season specialty. The familiar Christmas song gained this unique tree nut a…
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Almonds
Start Thinking about Pollinator Contracts
Harvest is over. Mummies are shaken and swept. Is it time to think about almond pollination? According to…
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Disease
Winter Prep in Walnuts
December and January provide ideal opportunities for walnut growers to get a head start on weed and disease…
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