Special Article
Why Taking a Break Could Save a Life Including Yours
Every so often, I get a call that hits me like a gut punch. A grieving wife. A friend gone too soon. Another grower lost not from an accident or…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Preserving Predators to Control Mites
Ag Industry
Western Tree Nut Association Holds Annual Meeting with Broader Focus
Western Agricultural Processors Association is now Western Tree Nut Association and its annual meeting in June will reflect the association’s nut…
Ag Industry
Put Your Money to Work for You: How to Manage Your Capital to Boost Profitability
The familiar phrase “cash is king” probably resonates with a lot of tree nut growers given the current economic climate, but capital comes in many…
Cover Crop
A Deeper Look at the Biology and Economics of Cover Cropping
In 2013, neophyte almond grower Andrew Carroll had a lot of questions about crop production.
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Turning Ideas and Innovation into Success at Nichols Farms
Jimmy Nichols of Nichols Farms knew he didn’t want to be a grower. After bringing home a poor report card in the fifth grade, his dad had him spend…
Hazelnuts
New Oregon State University Hazelnut Breeder ‘a Really Good Fit’
In fall 1986, one month after Shawn Mehlenbacher started as the hazelnut breeder at Oregon State University (OSU), eastern filbert blight (EFB) was…
Hazelnuts
Three Strains of EFB Now Identified in PNW Hazelnuts
Researchers have now determined there are at least three strains of the Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) fungus now threatening hazelnut trees in…
Regulations
A Sneak Peek at State Legislation for 2025
The legislative deadline for bills to be introduced has passed and house of origin policy hearings have begun. This year, both houses imposed caps…
Walnuts
From the Board: California Walnut Board and Commission Needs Your Help
Two years ago, the California walnut industry, facing a mature market, escalating costs and increasing global competition, took bold steps to…