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Dust Control Strategies for Almond Orchards
Dust control strategies for almond orchards should be in place before the first trees are planted.
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Almonds
Carpophilus Beetle: Updates on Ecology, Monitoring, and Management
It has been nearly three years since the carpophilus beetle, Carpophilus truncatus, first appeared in California. While much remains to be…
Nutrition
What Trees Still Need When the Crop Is Not There
Here comes the heat. Unfortunately, the pistachio crop is way off this year. Very likely less than 1 billion pounds. The current estimate for…
Irrigation
Research Partnership Aims to Strengthen Orchard Resilience Through Recharge
On-farm groundwater recharge isn’t a new practice, but a collaborative effort is growing the understanding of where recharge works, how to manage it…
Pest Management
Small Changes Before Harvest Can Make a Big Difference for Walnuts
As the growing season moves into summer and closer to harvest, the window for influencing walnut yield and quality begins to narrow. But several…
Regulations
Op-Ed: Are Electricity Rates Really Stabilizing?
In an August 2025 PG&E press release, PG&E Corporate CEO Patti Poppe said "PG&E's story of progress continues to unfold with another solid quarter…
Regulations
Tractor Crushing Highlights Urgent Need for Renewed FARMER Funding
A row of rusty, retired tractors was reduced to a heap of scrap metal in March as Valley air district officials, state Assemblywoman Esmerelda…
Hazelnuts
Oregon Hazelnut Farmer Claims National Woman in Ag Award
They described her as fierce and independent, a farmer who thinks outside the box. They said her journey to agriculture didn’t follow the…
Farm Management
Keeping Farmland in Production Through Conservation Easements
It was always the desire of the family, even prior generations, to keep their good farm ground in production.
Ag Industry
In a Tight Season, Showing Up Could Make the Difference
Some of the biggest money you’ll make or lose this season is decided before harvest even starts. Not during harvest. Not after. Before.