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High Moisture Content Delivers Lower Returns, Greater Damage
Dave Phippen has been growing and processing almonds for decades in the Central Valley, an experience that has…
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Nut Crops
Tree Nut Handlers Deal with High Energy Prices
California nut processors are facing soaring energy rates with no relief in sight. Costs for electricity to operate…
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Ag Industry
Farm Equipment Shortages, Backlogs Put Pressure on Machinery Dealers and Growers
At Berchtold Equipment Company in Bakersfield, Calif., Michael Arriola is practicing patience like never before. “Typically, on a…
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Almonds
New Foes of Almonds at Hull Split Stage
In California, infection of almond by diseases starts at bloom time and continues with infections of the young…
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Ag Industry
Western Ag Processors Association Meeting Highlights Top Issues for the Nut Handling Industry
The Western Agricultural Processors Association held its annual meeting in June, providing one of the first opportunities for…
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Almonds
Making the Transition to Off-Ground Almond Harvest
When it comes to advancement of off-ground almond harvest, a multitude of advantages have been presented for the…
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Postharvest
Postharvest Nutrition of Nut Crops: When and When Not to Fertilize
With harvest on the horizon, it’s important to keep in mind that some orchards will need a bit…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Leaf Analysis Helps Evaluate Nutrition Program
The goal of summer leaf analysis in almond and pistachio production is to see where fertilizer programs can…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Blight, Sunburn are Predisposing Factors in Walnut Mold
Walnut blight, sunburn or insect damage that compromises the integrity of the walnut hull can open the way…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
It Pays to Prepare for Pistachio Harvest
During the weeks leading up to the 2021 pistachio harvest, besides monitoring crop maturity progress, growers can also…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Harvest Sampling Can Show Pest Control Efficacy
Harvest sampling provides an opportunity to evaluate integrated pest management programs and determine just where improvements can be…
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Ag Industry
The Crop Consultant Conference Returns as In-Person Event Over Two Days
Progressive Crop Consultant Magazine’s popular two-day Crop Consultant Conference will return this year as a live conference and…
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