West Coast Nut Magazine
September 2026
Research, field reporting and grower perspectives from the tree nut industry. Browse individual stories below, or open the complete magazine in the reader.
Inside This Issue
Choose an individual article for comfortable web reading, or enjoy the complete magazine above.
In the Magazine
The Orchard’s Report Card
As each block moves through harvest and into postharvest, the orchard starts telling the truth.
In the Magazine
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…
In the Magazine
From the Orchard: A Trial by Fire and an Eye on Precision Ag
Madera grower and crop consultant Will Cosyns reflects on taking on the family operation at 25 and where he sees opportunity for California almonds
In the Magazine
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…
In the Magazine
Troubleshooting Poor Nodulation in Legumes: A Practical Guide
Legumes, plants from the bean family, are known for their ability to add nitrogen to the soil. This makes them a popular choice in cover cropping…
In the Magazine
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…
In the Magazine
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…
In the Magazine
OP-ED: Is California Prepared for an All-Electric Economy?
As California charges ahead toward its climate change goals of “carbon neutrality” by 2045, many wonder how we are going to get there and what…
In the Magazine
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.
In the Magazine
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
Honey bees can still improve yields in self-fertile almonds. The Almond Board of California examines hive stocking rates, rental costs and the…
In the Magazine
Cooperative Efforts Score Major Safety Win with Cal/OSHA
A commitment to worker safety earned Tessenderlo Kerley’s Hanford plant Cal/OSHA STAR status. Cecilia Parsons reports on the people and practices…
In the Magazine
Get Nutrition in Before the Rains Come
A field perspective on postharvest nutrition, soluble fertilizers and soil amendments before wet conditions limit orchard access.
In the Magazine
What Harvest Is Telling You About Next Year’s Crop
September is more than the end of harvest; it’s the moment to read the orchard, correct what can still be corrected and protect the carbohydrates…