Harvest
Managing Almond Harvest When the Weather Turns Wet
In light of recent National Weather Service forecasts of a strong El Niño-type weather pattern, almond growers may want to think back to last fall…
West Coast Nut Reporting
Postharvest
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Crop Management
Focused Production and Postharvest Research Key to California Walnut Industry’s Long-Term Success
Walnut production comes with real challenges, including rising input costs, extreme weather and pest pressures, all while grower returns are…
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…
Postharvest
Why Starve Trees Mid-Harvest and Postharvest? They’re Still Hungry
In agriculture, some things get lost in semantics. We are always betting on getting better returns, but we don’t always speak in the same terms…
Almonds
Postharvest Considerations for Almonds
Harvest may mark the end of the growing season, but it’s far from the end of orchard management. Postharvest is a critical time to set the stage for…
Postharvest
Postharvest Nutrient Management Strategies to Optimize Orchard Yield and Tree Recovery
As crop advisors, our primary objective is to enhance your efficiency and effectiveness in agricultural operations. Increasing orchard and vineyard…
Almonds
Postharvest Pest Management: Closing the Gaps to Protect Almond Quality
Throughout the growing season, pest management is a top priority for the almond industry. With integrated pest management (IPM) resources readily…
Pest Management
Growers’ Guide to Hull Split: Planning, Budgeting and Postharvest Evaluation
For most, July and August are known as the prime time for summer vacations and laying low, but for the almond industry, it marks the start of “go…
Nut Crops
Driving Innovation and Sustainability: A Vision for California’s Tree Nut Industry in 2024
As we approach the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for growers, processors, and the…
Postharvest
What to Prioritize as Harvest Comes to an End
As harvest winds down, it’s time to focus on the essential postharvest tasks that will set the foundation for next season’s success. At West Coast…