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 a range of tools and production advice for the…
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Soils
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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 both.”
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 in Terra Bella, defines…
Regulations
CDPR Study Shows No Impact for 1,3-D: Are We Surprised?
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) recently reported the results of a study conducted over several months in Stanislaus County…
Irrigation
Smart Irrigation and Nutrient Planning Build Strong Young Orchards
As California tree nut growers face mounting pressure to conserve water and comply with evolving regulations, effective irrigation management has…
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 20 years ago.
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 each other on the way. We’re in this together. As the…
Cover Crop
Under the Soil Surface: Cover Crops, Microbes, and Soil Health
Agricultural practices that enhance and protect soil health have gained considerable attention. Among these, cover cropping stands out for its…
Soils
Decisions, Decisions: Producers Who Removed Orchards Mull Their Next Options
So you’ve pulled out your old orchard, now what? Many tree nut producers are asking themselves that same question as walnut and to a lesser extent…
Soils
Working the Soil Sample Report Puzzle
When we look at soil tests and try to make sense of it all, it often seems like we are working a jigsaw puzzle. Not only do you need all the pieces…