Almonds
New Approach to NOW Control Takes a Genetic Route
Flyttr is developing a genetically sterile male navel orangeworm as a potential addition to California tree nut pest management.
West Coast Nut Reporting
Pest Management
38 Stories · Page 1 of 4
Pest Management
Tackling Problematic Weeds in Hazelnuts
Growers need to start early and stay vigilant when managing two weeds that can create havoc at harvest in hazelnuts.
Disease
A Refresher Course on EFB Management
Leaving Eastern filbert blight-infected chippings on orchard floors is a viable alternative to burning or hauling them away and can enhance soil…
Fumigation
Making Every Fumigation Count
Fumigation is an important tool across California’s tree nut industry, from managing pests in the orchard to protecting harvested product. But it’s…
Disease
Walnut Mold Pressure Builds as Researchers Refine Management
UC researchers are tracing when walnut mold develops and how harvest conditions affect quality. Cecilia Parsons reports on orchard practices and…
Crop Management
Late Harvest, Rising NOW Pressure: What I’m Watching in August
I've been walking almond and pistachio orchards for 45 years, since I was a teenager driving my father's spray rigs through cotton fields. I hold…
Agriculture
The Next Generation of Ag Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly called agricultural drones, have been used experimentally in agriculture for more than 30 years, but cost…
Crop Management
A Northern Perspective: Protect This Year’s Crop and Next Year’s Yield
August usually means the start of almond harvest, but shakers started early this year. Key August practices in almonds include limiting water stress…
Events
Early Bloom, Pest Pressure Shape 2026 Pistachio Crop
Understanding the dynamics of an uneven bloom and protecting the resulting smaller crop from insect damage before harvest were important topics at…
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…