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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Tech Program Prepares Irrigation Technicians
College of the Sequoias Instructor Charlie Abee said a new industry-supported Agriculture Irrigation Academy at the COS school…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Hitting the “Sweet Spot” with N in Walnuts
Ensuring walnut trees have sufficient nitrogen to reach their yield potential while protecting groundwater quality requires knowledge of…
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Smart Irrigation Technologies to Simplify Monitoring in Almond
Automated sensors for irrigation scheduling are still being assessed in a range of conditions for California almonds and…
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Barn Owls for Improved Rodent Control
Growers of tree nuts or other orchard crops can naturally reduce rodents in their orchard by building nest…
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Updated UC Cost Study Available for Pistachio Production
New and current pistachio growers can benefit from an updated UC cost study that outlines costs and returns…
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Pistillate Flower Abortion in Susceptible Walnut Varieties
Drought conditions during bloom may relieve growers from managing PFA (pistillate flower abortion) in the current season. PFA…
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Monitor for True Bug Feeding
Mild winter temperatures and sufficient rainfall to grow a good crop of weeds over the winter are two…
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Slowing the Spread of Pecan Nut Casebearer
Pecan nut casebearer is among the most devastating widespread pests of pecan and is established in about two…
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First Irrigation Timing Can Impact Yields
Weather-based irrigation scheduling will determine amount of water needed in an orchard. Plant-based scheduling determines timing of irrigation,…
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Management Advice for Maximum Walnut Returns
Shaking off a quality crop is a walnut grower’s goal every year. When returns are projected to be…
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