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Pistachios
Pistachio Processors Take Alternate Bearing in Stride
Alternate bearing is an indication of how much crop yield can vary from year to year. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 1. The higher the number…
Ag Industry
California Tree Nuts Enter a New Chapter of Opportunity and a Fight Worth Winning
There was plenty of optimism in the room at this year's Western Tree Nut Association Annual Meeting last month, and for good reason.
Orchard Management
Jeff and Mason McKinney on Farming, Family and the Future of Almonds
"My parents always said, 'We knew when you were 10 years old, you were going to be a farmer,'" he said.
Innovation
Soil a Limiting Factor in Orchard Yield Variability
Orchard soil variability and its impact on profitability were one of the hot topics at the 48th annual Nickels Soil Lab Field Day.
Ag Industry
Two Words That Can Make You Better at What You Do
I was at Pistachio Day a few weeks ago. Packed room, good energy, the kind of day that reminds you why we do these events, when one of our longtime…
Ag Industry
Setton Sponsors Sustainability-Focused Scholarship Program
Setton Pistachio recently awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships to high school students participating in the annual Setton Earth Day art…
Agriculture
Soluble Calcium Can Help Manage Heat, Sodium and Water Penetration Challenges
Here comes the heat. With that comes heat stress, fruit development, water penetration issues and higher sodium levels. So many stressors, so little…
Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Paint Choice Critical in Preventing Herbicide Injury to Young Trees
Agriculture
Robotics and AI Reshape Orchard Management
In orchards and specialty crops, robotics are increasingly used for tasks like pruning, harvesting and field scouting. Autonomous machines can move…