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Field Evaluation of Almond Varieties 10 Years In
UCCE personnel have been evaluating new almond varieties for decades. Several of these efforts have been trials comparing experimental varieties or…
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Pollination, water, nutrition and the decisions behind an almond crop. Reporting from California orchards and the researchers who work alongside growers.
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A Real ‘Head-Scratcher’ Maladies in Certain Almond Varieties May Be Linked to Watering Issues
For the past eight years or so, the Monterey almond variety has exhibited an increasing number of maladies in scattered Northern California…
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Hybrid Harvest Model Brings Off-Ground a Step Closer for Almond Growers
Sun and ambient air have been known as the most efficient drying method for almonds since the first commercial crops were planted in California…
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Cover Crops Enhance Navel Orangeworm Management in Almond Orchards
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a primary pest affecting almond orchards, causing substantial economic losses through nut damage and the spread of…
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New Red Leaf Blotch Fungal Disease Spreading in Almonds
Almond growers can add another fungal disease to be on the lookout for next spring. Red leaf blotch (RLB), caused by the pathogen Polystigma…
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View from the Top: ‘We’re Waiting for the Turnaround’ Almond and Pistachio Producer Stuart Woolf Hopes for Improvement but Plans for Change.
When Stuart Woolf was a young man, he shrank from public speaking. Hated it, in fact.
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Nutrient Management Needs in Young Orchards Differ from Mature Trees
One size does not fit all, particularly when it comes to nutrition in young tree nut orchards.
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Almond Variety, Rootstock Breeding Efforts Respond to Grower, Processor Needs
Evolving growing conditions, uncertain water availability and quality, along with global competition, are spurring efforts to develop new almond…
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Maximizing Almond Hull Value Within the Animal Feed Sector
For decades, almond hulls have been a popular feedstuff mixed into the ration of dairy cows. Combined with the strong dairy presence in California…
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Ready, Set, Go: Preparing for a Successful Harvest
Important components of an efficient and successful almond harvest include irrigation management, harvest timing, orchard floor preparation and dust…