Processing
Top 10 Things to Look for When Selecting a California Tree Nut Processor
Choosing the right tree nut processor is one of the most critical decisions a grower can make. Not only does your processor impact the quality of…
West Coast Nut Reporting
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Soils
Working the Soil Sample Report Puzzle
When we look at soil tests and try to make sense of it all, it often seems like we are working a jigsaw puzzle. Not only do you need all the pieces…
Pest
Grasshopper Infestation on the March in the North State
Almond, walnut and pistachio ranch manager DC Felciano watched as the infestation of grasshoppers consumed the leaves and hulls in one of his almond…
Almonds
Hybrid Harvest Model Brings Off-Ground a Step Closer for Almond Growers
Sun and ambient air have been known as the most efficient drying method for almonds since the first commercial crops were planted in California…
Labor
Workplace Violence Prevention: Be Prepared
California's Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) addresses the pressing issue of workplace violence by mandating businesses to adopt Workplace Violence…
Uncategorized
Top 5 Things to Know About Applying for Grants and Incentives
Intimidating language and paperwork along with requests for financial information can cause growers to shy away from applying for federal, state and…
Pistachios
View from the Top: ‘I Want Eight Billion People Eating Pistachios Every Day’ Zachary Fraser, American Pistachio Growers’ New Top Executive, Wants to Build a Supercharged, Sports-Like Fan Base for the Green Nut.
For now, Zachary Fraser may know more about college sports than he does about the pistachio industry.
Almonds
Cover Crops Enhance Navel Orangeworm Management in Almond Orchards
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a primary pest affecting almond orchards, causing substantial economic losses through nut damage and the spread of…
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Hanford Nut Grower Mike Miya Brings Coaching Mentality to Industry Leadership
Mike Miya of Miya Farms in Hanford, Calif. farms the same land his grandparents worked in the 1920s. He and his brother, Mark, and sister, Melynda…
Almonds
New Red Leaf Blotch Fungal Disease Spreading in Almonds
Almond growers can add another fungal disease to be on the lookout for next spring. Red leaf blotch (RLB), caused by the pathogen Polystigma…