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Stay Out of the Heat
As we start our summer months and temperatures continue to rise, it is important to understand not only…
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The End of Ag Burning in the San Joaquin Valley
The end to agricultural burning is now in clear sight for the San Joaquin Valley. Beginning Jan. 1,…
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Marketing Dollars at Work: Mid-Year Campaign Recap
In the first two quarters of the 2021 fiscal year, the American Pecan Council saw the strongest campaign…
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Pistachio Growers Make Significant Investments in Organics
Organic pistachios, long an afterthought, today are experiencing unusually high interest among growers. The estimated acreage in organic…
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Congestion at West Coast Ports Strains Tree Nut Shipments
In more than 20 years of exporting tree nuts from California, Jim Zion of Meridian Growers has experienced…
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Almond Facilities Wrestle with Harvest Overload
Kevin Long is getting close to overload at Superior Almond Hulling. As general manager for the Fresno County…
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Nut Harvest Safety: Where are Employees Getting Hurt?
Before we know it, it will be harvest season in almond orchards. You will be timing your last…
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Preparing for a Food-Safety Audit
With preparation, growers should be able to meet standards called for in food-safety certification audits, according to a…
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Drought and Tree Crops
In a dry year, all water resources for tree nut crops, including stored soil moisture, rainfall, groundwater and…
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Orchard Spacing Considerations in a Tree Nut Orchard
Capturing the maximum sunlight in a tree nut orchard increases potential for improved yields. UC Davis Pomology Specialist…
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