Walnuts
Preemergent Timing and Rotation Key to Walnut Weed Control
Weed control in California walnut orchards has never been more challenging. Herbicide resistance is spreading, and deep-rooted perennials are…
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Hazelnuts
Researcher Zeroing in on One-Pass Sucker Control in Hazelnuts
Seven years into researching sucker control in hazelnuts, Marcelo Moretti, an associate professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon…
Regulations
More Regulations on 1,3-D Due to Perceived Risk, CDPR’s Own Studies Show Otherwise
Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) finalized tighter restrictions on 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D)…
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
James Chinchiolo: Fourth-Generation Grower Brings New Life to Family Tree Nut Operation
James Chinchiolo of Chinchiolo Farming Co. comes from a long line of growers, but they didn’t always grow tree nuts. His ancestors immigrated to…
Irrigation
Improving Infiltration and Reducing Ponding: Practical Solutions for Tree Nut Growers
Ideally, every droplet of water that goes through the irrigation system will touch the soil surface, move down and out, and supply the necessary…
Industry News
Follow Microirrigation School on LinkedIn
Registration is now open for the 2026 Advanced School on Microirrigation for Crop Production, to be held March 30–April 3, 2026. Follow the school…
Weed Management
The Right Herbicide at the Right Time: Suppression of Established Johnsongrass Using Rimsulfuron
Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense L.) is a perennial grass weed that has troubled California weed managers since the late 19th century, particularly…
Pest Management
Regulatory Leaders Sound Alarm on Losing Effective Pest Control Products
As the opening speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference in September, Western Tree Nut Association’s Roger Isom caught everyone’s attention as…
Almonds
Planning for Tomorrow: Blue Diamond CEO Highlights Ongoing Retooling Efforts
While Blue Diamond Growers provided members with industry-leading returns for the past 11 years, such was not the case with the 2024 crop when the…
Ag Industry
A Smarter, Simpler Way for PCAs, QALs, QACs and Private Applicators to Manage CEUs and Stay Renewal-Ready
Let’s be honest: As a licensed professional in California agriculture, whether you’re a PCA, qualified applicator license holder (QAL), qualified…