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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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Pruning: When Less is More
When it comes to pruning almond trees, Sid LaGrande and his brothers, who farm near Williams, Calif., have…
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Initial Look at State Legislation for 2021
Well, the legislative session for 2021 is now in full swing, and as usual in the land of…
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Demonstrating Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems in Walnuts
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is working closely with UCCE and participating growers and PCAs to…
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Up? Down? Trends in California Tree-Nut Property Values
Janie Gatzman and Mike Ming know better than most about the value of California farmland. Gatzman is not…
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Smoke, Not Heat, Biggest Wildfire Threat to Nut Crops
When the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire scorched the outside rows of some walnut orchards around Pleasants Valley Road…
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Growers Insight: Jocelyn Anderson
Jocelyn Anderson has secured a spot for herself among the state’s young ag leaders. She is the first…
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Trade Officials, ABC Work Closely to Maintain, Expand Markets
After harvest, almonds travel a long and twisted route before they meet their end consumer, who may be…
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Developing a Long-Term Plan for Your Orchard: Take it Five Years at a Time
A farmer is making a decades-long decision when developing an almond orchard. If fortunate, that decision will span…
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