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WHAT I’M WATCHING: What Harvest Is Telling You About Next Year’s Crop
September is more than the end of harvest; it’s the moment to read the orchard, correct what can…
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Crop Management
Cooperative Efforts Score Major Safety Win With Cal/OSHA
Crop nutrients are a significant portion of the input costs in tree nut production. Part of the value…
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Crop Management
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
For decades, California almond growers have relied on honey bees to provide consistent pollination and ensure a successful…
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Crop Management
The Orchard’s Report Card
As each block moves through harvest and into postharvest, the orchard starts telling the truth. After a full…
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Recovery Starts Before Harvest Ends
Well, the dog days are upon us. So far in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley, our…
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Crop Management
Late Harvest, Rising NOW Pressure: What I’m Watching in August
I‘ve been walking almond and pistachio orchards for 45 years, since I was a teenager driving my father’s…
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A Northern Perspective: Protect This Year’s Crop and Next Year’s Yield
August usually means the start of almond harvest, but shakers started early this year. Key August practices in…
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Setton Growers Call Organic Decision the Right One
“You have to be good to do it. The soil and water have to be right to farm…
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Almonds
You’re Growing Two Crops Every Season
You’re always growing two crops: what you’re harvesting this year and the buds you’re preparing for next year.…
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Crop Management
Focused Production and Postharvest Research Key to California Walnut Industry’s Long-Term Success
Walnut production comes with real challenges, including rising input costs, extreme weather and pest pressures, all while grower…
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