Pecans
Pecan Bud Break and Bloom Dynamics in the Southern San Joaquin Valley
Of the four tree nut crops grown in California’s Central Valley, pecans tend to emerge from dormancy and progress into bloom at the latest. Initial…
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Walnuts
A Walnut-Centric Focus: New Walnut Alliance Advocates for Transparent Grower Pricing, Fair Trade
A handful of growers and industry members have launched the Walnut Alliance of California, a nonprofit organization they hope will improve the…
Pistachios
Changing Environmental Conditions Bring Phytophthora Threat to Pistachio Trees
When it comes to host susceptibility, almond and walnut trees were traditionally thought to be more susceptible to infections from Phytophthora…
Pest
From Bark to Wiring, Rodents Are Eating Their Way Through California Farms
Growers in multiple Central Valley counties are reporting increased rodent damage in orchards, particularly in almonds, pistachios and citrus…
Pistachios
Zinc Management in Pistachio Orchards
Zinc deficiency is a major concern in California pistachio production, being one of the most limiting factors in the southern San Joaquin Valley and…
Ag Industry
How Research Has Revolutionized the Tree Nut Industry
When you think about California’s tree nut industry, it’s easy to focus on the hard work growers put in every day. But behind the scenes, research…
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Jean Laborde: Never Too Old to Learn and Invest in the Future
Jean Laborde has been farming since he was 14, but at 91 years old, he’s still learning new things and investing in new ventures. Laborde Land Co…
Pistachios
Managing Tools for Botryosphaeria Panicle and Shoot Blight in Pistachio
Botryosphaeria panicle and shoot blight are caused by a group of Botryosphaeria species that can be devastating to pistachio orchards. Poor…
Almonds
Almond Hull Potential as High-Value Food Ingredient Can Add to Revenue Stream
The almond industry is poised to add value to hulls, a byproduct traditionally sold as a dairy cattle supplement. The potential for using almond…
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Bowles Farming Prioritizes Conservation Efforts at Sixth-Generation Farming Operation
Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Co., can trace his family’s farming roots back to the California Gold Rush when his…