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- Almonds Pros and Cons of Using More Selective Pesticides
- Walnuts Managing Walnut Husk Fly and Codling Moth in California Orchards
- Pistachios What Trees Still Need When the Crop Is Not There
- Hazelnuts A Remarkable Journey to a Record Hazelnut Crop
- Pecans “Trees for the Future” Is Goal of Nationwide Research Project
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Almonds
Pros and Cons of Using More Selective Pesticides
Decades ago, when tighter restrictions began to curtail tree nut growers’ use of broad-spectrum pesticides, chemical companies developed more targeted and selective chemistries for control of…
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ABC Pest Management Workshop Highlights Controls
Tree nut growers have battled to control pests and diseases like navel orangeworm, peach twig borer and rust…
From the Orchard: Mitchell Yerxa: Diversification, Mentorship and the Future of California Farming
Despite a rich family farming history, Mitchell Yerxa, fifth-generation owner of River Vista Farms LLC, didn’t start out…
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Almonds
Pros and Cons of Using More Selective Pesticides
Decades ago, when tighter restrictions began to curtail tree nut growers’ use of broad-spectrum pesticides, chemical companies developed more targeted and selective chemistries for control of insect pests…
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Good Decisions Can Add Years to an Orchard’s Productive Life
Jun 12, 2026
New Orchard Technologies Focus on Efficiency, Labor and Water Savings
Jun 11, 2026
ABC Pest Management Workshop Highlights Controls
Jun 10, 2026
Carpophilus Beetle: Updates on Ecology, Monitoring, and Management
May 21, 2026
Ag Industry
Why the Best Growers Keep Moving Forward
There is no question California agriculture is feeling pressure right now from every direction. Costs are up, regulations continue to pile on, water is always part of the…
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
Dust Control Strategies for Almond Orchards
Dust control strategies for almond orchards should be in place before the first trees are planted. Research funded by the Almond Board of California has shown that dust…
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Walnuts
Managing Walnut Husk Fly and Codling Moth in California Orchards
The walnut husk fly has become a significant mid- to late-season pest across all walnut-growing regions of California. Once considered a secondary concern, it is now an unpredictable…
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Pest
A Northern Perspective
April brings a clearer sense of the 2026 almond crop set and the beginnings of the walnut crop year. With reservoir volumes in good shape, plenty of winter…
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Mite Monitoring Recommended in April to Make Control Decisions
Mar 23, 2026
Gill’s Mealybug Presents Control, Resistance Challenges for Pistachio Industry
Mar 17, 2026
Red Leaf Blotch, Carpophilus Beetle Raise Alarm for Almond Industry
Feb 17, 2026
Dormant Season Is an Opportunity to Knock Down Rat Populations in Orchards
Jan 6, 2026
Pistachios
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 almonds as of this…
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