Management Practices for Improved Water Capture

In the middle of a drought, there are several management practices that may improve the retention of limited water resources. Read ahead to learn how groundwater recharge, winter cover crops, organic matter, and tillage can affect your water conservation plan.

After the Rain: Maintaining Nut Quality

Sacramento Valley received approximately 2" of rain during the last storm, leaving behind many wet almonds and challenging growers with reduced nut quality and decreased returns. Read ahead for best management practices for your situation.

Six Steps to Prepare for the Next Sudden Autumn Freeze

In the Sacramento Valley, an autumn freeze has damaged walnut orchards every November for the last four years. Read this article for tips on freeze protection in your walnut orchard.

Should You Use Ethephon in a Lean Price Year?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Dani Lightle. Reposted on September 15, 2022 by Janine Hasey.

Sure, you can harvest your walnuts this fall without application of any ethephon. Forgoing the ethephon application would save you material and spray costs. However, despite the costs of application, use of ethephon may wind up saving you money in ...

In-season-& Post-harvest Management of Navel Orangeworm (NOW)

Navel orangeworm is a pest remaining on most nut growers' and pest control advisors' minds regardless of the time of the year. Implementing in-season and post-harvest management strategies can minimize current and future navel orangeworm damage to an orchard.