Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
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Orchard Management Monthly Newsletter
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Almond Grower Alexis Harvey Cultivates Almonds and Innovation to Support Pollinators
Alexis Harvey isn’t your typical almond grower. In addition to tending to the 40 acres of almonds at Bedoya Orchards, she’s a PCA for Grow West and…
Special Article
Why Taking a Break Could Save a Life Including Yours
Every so often, I get a call that hits me like a gut punch. A grieving wife. A friend gone too soon. Another grower lost not from an accident or…
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Preserving Predators to Control Mites
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Turning Ideas and Innovation into Success at Nichols Farms
Jimmy Nichols of Nichols Farms knew he didn’t want to be a grower. After bringing home a poor report card in the fifth grade, his dad had him spend…
Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of the nozzle. Depending on the size of the…
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How One Grower Is Integrating Cover Crops and Sheep in Orchard Management
Almonds
A View from the North: Orchard Management Considerations for April
The days are longer (and hopefully warmer than in March). Almond nut set should be coming into focus. If almond growing was a card game, it’s time…
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Jean Laborde: Never Too Old to Learn and Invest in the Future
Jean Laborde has been farming since he was 14, but at 91 years old, he’s still learning new things and investing in new ventures. Laborde Land Co…
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Bowles Farming Prioritizes Conservation Efforts at Sixth-Generation Farming Operation
Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Co., can trace his family’s farming roots back to the California Gold Rush when his…