Almonds
What Your Grade Sheet May Not Be Telling You
Grade sheets from the huller do not tell the entire story about insect damage in an almond crop. Damaged kernels may be counted, but kernel…
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Almonds
New Research Underway to Reassess Off-Ground Harvesting for Almonds
A new study is examining the updated economics of off-ground harvesting in almonds to reflect changing economic conditions in the orchard and the…
Ag Industry
“What We Wish Our Employees Knew” Students at Merced College Can ‘Upskill’ to Move into Processing Positions
Targeted education and training at Merced College are intended to meet emerging needs of California’s agriculture industry. While advances in…
Almonds
The Mystery Deepens: Honeybee Losses Soar, Perplexing the Industry About the Causes and Solutions
When many beekeepers nationwide cracked open their hives after hibernation this winter, they found losses that frequently exceeded anything they'd…
Weed Management
Top 5 Ways to Maximize Herbicide Applications in Orchards
Planning and persistence are important factors in reducing problem weed populations in an orchard.
Pistachios
How American Pistachio Growers (APG) Is Advancing Sustainability in Pistachio Farming
With growing pressure to produce more while using less, sustainability is no longer optional; it’s essential. For American Pistachio Growers (APG)…
Walnuts
International Walnut Market Trends and Challenges for California
The U.S. walnut industry has faced significant challenges since the onset of tariff wars in 2018. These difficulties have been compounded by demand…
Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of the nozzle. Depending on the size of the…
Ag Industry
Culture Is Everything: Why Company Culture Drives Ag Success
Let’s talk about something most ag businesses overlook but can’t afford to: company culture.
Pest
Unchecked Pests Are Devastating Our Forests and Air Quality
America’s forests are facing an unprecedented crisis, and the consequences extend far beyond the trees. Researchers at Colorado State University…