Pest
Understanding the Top 10 Pesticide Violations from Last Year
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regularly releases data on the most common pesticide violations, offering valuable insight…
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Walnuts
Walnut Growers Look to Regenerative Practices to Support Orchard Health
Walnuts are one of the oldest tree nut crops in California, but that hasn’t kept growers from seeking out and adopting new management strategies.
Hazelnuts
The Untapped Benefits of the Hazelnut Stewardship Program
In 2012, with drought ravaging water resources in California, the almond industry was widely targeted for supposed overconsumption of water, said…
Almonds
Predicting an Orchard’s Yield Early in the Season
Predicting almond yields before harvest is crucial to a grower’s ability to manage resources effectively. By combining practices such as field…
Ag Industry
Helping People Understand California Water Amid Viral False Claims
California water infrastructure and its associated policies are maddeningly complex. They defy simple explanations by reporters in headlines or…
Pistachios
Early Results from a Fertilization Trial Show First-Leaf Pistachios Don’t Respond to Phosphorus Fertilization
Correct fertilization of newly planted trees is essential to ensure their success. The goal is to get adequate growth while avoiding weak and…
Pest
What Level of Pest Suppression Can Be Expected with Biological Control?
Natural enemies of orchard insect pests are working in every orchard, but they do not always provide pest suppression below the needed economic…
Almonds
View from the Top: Alicia Rockwell, Almond Board of California’s New Chair, Says Culinary Connections and Innovating Are Essential for Success
The Almond Board of California’s new chair, Alicia Rockwell, is ready to take on a new role with innovation, partnerships and storytelling…
Regulations
What’s Next for Cal/OSHA’s Rulemaking in 2025
Last year, California employers began implementing two new major requirements related to worker health and safety: Indoor Heat Illness Prevention…
Pest Management
California Walnut Conference Highlights Changes in Store for Pest Management
Pest and disease management in walnut orchards is predicted to look different in the future.