Almonds
Pros and Cons of Using More Selective Pesticides
Decades ago, when tighter restrictions began to curtail tree nut growers’ use of broad-spectrum pesticides, chemical companies developed more…
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Almonds
ABC Pest Management Workshop Highlights Controls
Tree nut growers have battled to control pests and diseases like navel orangeworm, peach twig borer and rust for many years to protect crop yields…
Nutrition
What Trees Still Need When the Crop Is Not There
Here comes the heat. Unfortunately, the pistachio crop is way off this year. Very likely less than 1 billion pounds. The current estimate for…
Irrigation
Research Partnership Aims to Strengthen Orchard Resilience Through Recharge
On-farm groundwater recharge isn’t a new practice, but a collaborative effort is growing the understanding of where recharge works, how to manage it…
Pest Management
Small Changes Before Harvest Can Make a Big Difference for Walnuts
As the growing season moves into summer and closer to harvest, the window for influencing walnut yield and quality begins to narrow. But several…
Orchard Management
Managing Walnut Husk Fly and Codling Moth in California Orchards
The walnut husk fly has become a significant mid- to late-season pest across all walnut-growing regions of California. Once considered a secondary…
Regulations
A Peek at the California Legislative Session for 2026
As you sit and read this article, what comes to mind as the most pressing issues facing Californians today? Water? Cost of living? Homelessness? Am…
Processing
Fresno State’s Nut Processing Lab Delivers for California’s Tree Nut Industry
A component identified as critical to the advancement of the tree nut industry in California is being delivered by California State University…
Tree Nut
Oregon Organic Hazelnuts Gain Early Momentum, Scale Remains the Limiting Factor
In a tree nut sector dominated by large, well-capitalized commodity programs, Oregon’s organic hazelnut growers face a paradox as a niche specialty…
Orchard Management
Northern Perspective: February 2026
Hello, 2026! As of early January, chilling is accumulating at a similar pace to the last few years, nut prices are generally improved, and Shasta…