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Vegetation for Infiltration

Facing a fourth consecutive year of drought conditions across California, and pressures to preserve existing water reserves has led to more California growers taking interest in incorporating some form of agriculturally managed recharge (AG-MAR) into their water management plans. Read further to learn how cover crops can help divert runoff from winter storms into groundwater basins for future use.

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Time for a Hard Look- Walnuts

The way forward to a better future is not clear. Forging ahead with the same practices and expecting a natural return to better times is looking like a long shot- it's time to stop, think, observe, and plan for the future.

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Time for a Hard Look- Almonds

The way forward to a better future is not clear. Forging ahead with the same practices and expecting a natural return to better times is looking like a long shot- it's time to stop, think, observe, and plan for the future.

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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.

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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.

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      Grazing Cover Crops in Orchards and Vineyards: Capay Valley Tour

      February 08, 2023
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      22

      South Valley Prune Meeting

      February 22, 2023
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      23

      Tehama Prune Day 2023

      February 23, 2023

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Almonds

Cultivars & Rootstocks, Diseases - Foliar, Diseases - Trunk & Soil Borne, Horticulture, Insects & Mites, Irrigation, Lean Price Year Considerations, Pollination, Vertebrates, Weed Control, Year-Round Management

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Prunes

Bloom Management, Diseases, Horticulture, Insects & Mites, Irrigation, Weed Control, Year-Round Management

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Walnuts

Cost and Expense Considerations in a Lean Price Year, Diseases, Flood Damage, Horticulture, Insects & Mites, Irrigation, Walnut Orchard Development, Weed Control, Year-Round Management

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Photos from the Field

Photos and field diagnoses from farm calls and other trips into local orchards.

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Manuals

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