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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Nest Boxes to Attract Avian Predators
Providing nest boxes for avian predators is one way of enticing them to take up residence in your…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
From the Orchard: Almond Grower Alexis Harvey Cultivates Almonds and Innovation to Support Pollinators
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Alexis Harvey isn’t your typical almond grower. In addition to tending…
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Special Article
Why Taking a Break Could Save a Life Including Yours
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Every so often, I get a call that hits me like…
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Preserving Predators to Control Mites
There are some compelling reasons why almond growers should foster spider mite predator populations in their orchards. These…
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From the Orchard: Turning Ideas and Innovation into Success at Nichols Farms
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Full Article Jimmy Nichols of Nichols Farms knew he…
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Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of…
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How One Grower Is Integrating Cover Crops and Sheep in Orchard Management
At Machado Family Farms in Linden, Calif., Drew Cheney is managing his wife’s family’s fourth-generation farm, combining tradition…
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Almonds
A View from the North: Orchard Management Considerations for April
The days are longer (and hopefully warmer than in March). Almond nut set should be coming into focus.…
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From the Orchard: Jean Laborde: Never Too Old to Learn and Invest in the Future
Jean Laborde has been farming since he was 14, but at 91 years old, he’s still learning new…
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From the Orchard: Bowles Farming Prioritizes Conservation Efforts at Sixth-Generation Farming Operation
Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Co., can trace his family’s farming roots back to the…
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