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From the Orchard: Old Dog Ranch is Learning New Tricks to Directly Target Consumers
If you talk to Mollie Sitkin of Old Dog Ranch Family Farm, you’ll probably hear the word “quality”…
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From the Orchard: Machado Family Farms Reaches Out to the Community as Part of Its Business Approach
Family farms are evolving to stay afloat, and nowhere is that more evident than at Machado Family Farms…
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From the Orchard: Theresa Schneider Savors the Adventure of Farming
Theresa Schneider, a fourth-generation grower who co-owns A&J Family Farms, Inc. in Chico, Calif. with her mom Janet,…
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From the Orchard: Rich Gemperle Applies Hydrogeology Expertise to Farming
Rich Gemperle of Gemperle Family Farms grew up on the family farm in Turlock, Calif. doing chores for…
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From the Orchard: Hanford Nut Grower Mike Miya Brings Coaching Mentality to Industry Leadership
Mike Miya of Miya Farms in Hanford, Calif. farms the same land his grandparents worked in the 1920s.…
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Get Ahead of Irrigation Before a Heatwave Hits
The San Joaquin Valley saw a small break in triple-digit temperatures in mid-July, and it came after 26…
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Pollination Guidance for Self-Fertile Almonds
When self-fertile almond varieties were first introduced, one of the advantages listed was the savings in pollination costs.…
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From the Orchard: Fourth-Generation Farmer Mark Cavallero Holds onto Family Legacy
Future Farmers of America (FFA) lived up to its name in helping to push Mark Cavallero, of Cavallero…
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Proactive Maintenance is Key to Success with Buried Drip Irrigation Systems
When it comes to irrigating tree nuts with subsurface irrigation, you have to have the mindset to make…
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Pistachio Nutrition with Limited Water
Following pistachio nutrient uptake patterns will help to meet the tree’s needs without over-supplying. UCCE Pomology and Soil/Water…
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