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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Ethephon Trials Show Promising Results in Walnut Varieties
By Cecilia Parsons, Associate Editor Maximizing a single shake in walnut harvest is one reason to use the…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: How Six Generations of the Locke Family Farm Have Adapted to a Changing San Joaquin Valley
When the Locke family started farming, people were flocking to California looking for gold. As they celebrate the…
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Almond Industry Leaders Cite Challenges and Gains as New Year Begins
The California almond industry enters 2026 facing a blend of pressure and progress. Rising production costs, regulatory demands…
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Pistachio Pruning Routine Includes Hand and Machiner
Achieving harvestable yields is the goal when pistachio growers send hand pruning crews and mechanical pruning equipment into…
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From the Orchard: Walnut Grower Jason Colombini Brings Water Awareness and Sustainability to Orchards
Jason Colombini is fascinated with water, so much so that his friends sometimes think he’s a little weird.…
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Counties Taking an Educational Approach to Landowners with Neglected Properties
With the governor’s signature on AB 732, county agricultural commissioners now have a tool to motivate landowners with…
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From the Orchard: James Chinchiolo: Fourth-Generation Grower Brings New Life to Family Tree Nut Operation
James Chinchiolo of Chinchiolo Farming Co. comes from a long line of growers, but they didn’t always grow…
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Proper Recycling Keeps Growers Compliant and Containers Out of Landfills
Disposing of empty pesticide containers can be a persistent challenge for growers, but following proper recycling and rinsing…
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From the Orchard: First-Generation Grower Jamie Bledsoe Details Journey from Dairy to Almonds and Pistachios
Jamie Bledsoe of Golden Genes Inc. and Riverdale East Investors is somewhat of a rarity these days. He’s…
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DPR’s New Pesticide Review Process Could Reshape Product Availability
California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is preparing to launch a new pesticide prioritization process that could determine…
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