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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
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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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
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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Leaks Contribute to Irrigation Inefficiency
A single bad gasket in a filter, releasing just a drop at a time, can waste thousands of…
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Ethephon Decisions Depend on Goals
Decisions on use of Ethephon to advance maturity in your walnut crop depend on your goals. This plant…
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Deliver Soluble Post-Harvest Nutrition in Pistachios
Replenish and rehydrate are key parts of a postharvest nutrition strategy in pistachio production. Rich Kreps, crop advisor…
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