Harvest
What I Want to Know After Harvest
The answers are in your damage samples, tissue results and orchard history. Put them to work before winter.
West Coast Nut Reporting
Orchard Management
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective for Almonds: October
Franz Niederholzer reviews fall irrigation, sanitation, nutrition, drainage and orchard-floor preparation as growers plan for 2027.
Hazelnuts
Multiple Benefits to Heavy Pruning in Hazelnuts
Oregon State University’s Nik Wiman explains how pruning and hedging can renew hazelnut wood, improve access and support tree health.
Environmental
Planning for El Niño or Not? Is It Hype or a Hint?
Orchard drainage, sanitation, young trees and groundwater recharge are part of preparing for the possibility of a wet winter.
Crop Management
What Harvest Is Telling You About Next Year’s Crop
September is more than the end of harvest; it’s the moment to read the orchard, correct what can still be corrected and protect the carbohydrates…
Orchard Management
A Trial by Fire and an Eye on Precision Ag
Madera grower and crop consultant Will Cosyns reflects on taking on the family operation at 25 and where he sees opportunity for California almonds
Crop Management
The Orchard’s Report Card
As each block moves through harvest and into postharvest, the orchard starts telling the truth.
Orchard Management
Growers Share Their Direct-to-Consumer Success Stories
How growers are building stronger businesses through direct-to-consumer sales.
Almonds
You’re Growing Two Crops Every Season
You're always growing two crops: what you're harvesting this year and the buds you're preparing for next year.
Crop Management
Walnut Grade Sheets Are a Grower’s REPORT CARD
Grade sheets from the processor or a third-party provide a valuable opportunity to make good management decisions that can improve the yield and…