Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Red Leaf Blotch Raises Concern Across California Almond Orchards
Severe red leaf blotch infections in almond trees can lead to defoliation and increased stress on trees. Leaf loss during the summer depletes…
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Crop Management
Setton Growers Call Organic Decision the Right One
"You have to be good to do it. The soil and water have to be right to farm organic pistachios."
Almonds
You’re Growing Two Crops Every Season
You're always growing two crops: what you're harvesting this year and the buds you're preparing for next year.
Crop Management
Focused Production and Postharvest Research Key to California Walnut Industry’s Long-Term Success
Walnut production comes with real challenges, including rising input costs, extreme weather and pest pressures, all while grower returns are…
Crop Management
Walnut Grade Sheets Are a Grower’s REPORT CARD
Grade sheets from the processor or a third-party provide a valuable opportunity to make good management decisions that can improve the yield and…
Almonds
New Management Options for Hairy Fleabane and Horseweed in Nut Orchards
Hairy fleabane and horseweed (marestail) are two problematic broadleaf weeds commonly found in California orchards and belong to the Conyza genus…
Almonds
Precision Timing Helps Growers Manage Hull Rot
Hull rot remains one of the more frustrating and yield-limiting diseases in California almonds, particularly because its full impact is not always…
Irrigation
Plant-Based Irrigation Helps Overcome Pistachio Challenges
Irrigation decisions in tree nut orchards rely on information from multiple sources. Pressure bombs, ETc calculations, historic irrigation data and…
Nutrition
Grasses Play Key Role in Cover Crop Mixes
Cover crops often contain a mixture of plants that fall into one of four groups: legumes, brassicas, forbs and grasses. Legumes, which include…
Innovation
Turning Crop Monitoring Data into Better Yield Decisions
Every orchard has areas that don't perform the same. Soil changes across a block, tree vigor varies, and some spots always seem to need more water…