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Nutrition
Fixing and Retaining Soil Nutrients Over Winter
As temperatures cool and California’s rainy season begins, plant and microbial activity slows. This reduced biological activity, combined…
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Category: Soils
Almonds
Nickels Soil Lab, a Research Legacy Rooted in California’s Toughest Soils
In the heart of Arbuckle, Calif., Nickels Soil Lab has quietly shaped the way tree nut growers farm…
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Soils
Biosolarization Process in Orchards Reaping Crop Benefits
Biosolarization, the practice of using a soil amendment, heat and water to suppress soil pathogens, pests and weeds…
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Almonds
Useful Grower Information Found at Annual Nickels Soil Lab Field Day
The 47th annual Nickels Soil Lab field day, true to its deep roots in the almond industry, provided…
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Cover Crop
Building a City in the Soil; An Underground Metropolis with Clayton Handy
“There were two things my dad complained about growing up, farmers and Californians,” Clayton said. “And I became…
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Disease
Key Aflatoxin Reduction Tool Was Born in an Arizona Cotton Field
“This is our only defense mechanism for reducing aflatoxins in pistachio orchards.” Jeff Gibbons, manager of Setton Farms…
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Regulations
CDPR Study Shows No Impact for 1,3-D: Are We Surprised?
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) recently reported the results…
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Irrigation
Smart Irrigation and Nutrient Planning Build Strong Young Orchards
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary As California tree nut growers face mounting pressure to conserve water…
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Irrigation
Answering the “How-To” Questions About Groundwater Recharge
Terra Nova Ranch General Manager Don Cameron knew groundwater availability was going to be a problem more than…
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Soils
Take Steps to Improve the Soil Microbiome, Particularly in Dry Conditions
Well, to quote an old Barry Manilow song, “It looks like we made it.” However, we didn’t lose…
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