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Ag Industry
Science of the Shake
During August and September, there is a “whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on” in California’s Central Valley. Mature nuts…
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Almonds
Almond Growers “Squeak By” On Limited Water Supplies
Many of California’s almond growers faced some tough decisions this year when it came to water availability for…
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Almonds
Almond Irrigation Systems of the Future
Implementation of new irrigation system technologies and strategies is continuously on tree nut growers’ minds. Irrigation systems of…
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Ag Industry
Wildfire Smoke Considerations: How to Protect Outdoor Workers This Fire Season
It’s no secret that California’s dry, hot climate from spring to late fall, coupled with our recent drought…
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Hazelnuts
Growers Going Over-the-Top with Hazelnut Harvester
The rocky, river-bottom soil that Carter Clark’s young hazelnut orchard sits on is not conducive to conventional harvesting,…
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Walnuts
5 Things on a Walnut Grower’s Mind in September
September is an interesting month for a California walnut grower. Orchards have been irrigated and fertilized all summer…
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Ag Industry
WAPA Welcomes First Female Board Chair
Kim Keyawa-Musselman was a little concerned she might hit a glass ceiling as she ascended the leadership ladder…
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Almonds
Despite Drought, Early No. Cal Almond Harvest Shows Good Quality and Production
It was August and harvest was underway in most almond orchards across California. For many growers, such as…
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Ag Industry
Going for Gold: Feed Your Trees Like Elite Athletes in Training
It’s that time of year again. Harvest is in full swing for almonds, pistachios have started and walnuts…
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Pistachios
No Salty Feelings for the U.S. Pistachio Outlook
U.S. pistachio production is projected to continue setting new records in years to come. Under normal economic and…
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New Tech
Taking Flight
Research in a Colusa County almond orchard that compared insecticide applications using an unmanned aerial vehicle to an…
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Pistachios
Pistachios May Need a Little Extra TLC This Post-Harvest
Given this year’s dry spring and summer, pistachio orchards may need some extra TLC postharvest. Water, nutrients and…
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