July Walnut Orchard Management Considerations
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2020 Walnut Freeze: Road to Recovery
2020 brought yet another major autumn freeze. This article contains information about why the damage was so severe and what to do about it now. Continue reading
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Activator Spray Adjuvant Selection
This article describes ingredients and functions of activator adjuvants commonly sprayed on tree and vine crops. Continue reading
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2021 Pistachio Irrigation: Drought Mitigation Strategies
Limited water supplies and increasing costs will lead to tough decisions about when is the most beneficial time to irrigate pistachios this season. Read this article to learn more about principles and tools for drought mitigation strategies in pistachios. Continue reading
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Resurgence of Perennial Phytophthora Canker Disease of Almonds
Many species of Phytophthora continue to cause serious losses in California almond orchards. Read this article to learn more about the many forms Phytophthora symptoms can take, how infections occur, and how to avoid them. Continue reading
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June Almond Orchard Management Considerations
Read this article for almond orchard management tasks to keep in mind in June. Continue reading
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June Walnut Orchard Management Considerations
Read this article for walnut orchard management tasks to keep in mind in June. Continue reading
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June Prune Orchard Management Considerations
Read this article for prune orchard management tasks to keep in mind in June. Continue reading
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Whole Orchard Recycling and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation
In this article, we highlight two practices, whole orchard recycling (WOR) and anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), as potential elements in new orchard replacement strategies. Continue reading
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New walnut variety ‘UC Wolfskill’ released
The UC Davis Walnut Breeding Program has recently released a new walnut variety, ‘UC Wolfskill’ that produces kernels that may have a comparable market value to ‘Chandler’. Read this post to learn more. Continue reading
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Photos from the Field: Identifying Damage from Deer Mice in Almond Orchards
Deer mice are rarely a problem in orchards in California, but when present they can cause damage to irrigation lines and nuts in almond trees, as we found on a recent farm call. The mice were taking advantage of cracks in the shrink-swell soil to more easily create their burrows, which we may see more of in the future as more orchards with drip irrigation come into bear on these shrink-swell soils. Continue reading
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UC Drought Management Resources for almond, prune, walnut, and olive orchards
As of May 12, 2021, a drought emergency has been declared for 41 CA counties. This blog’s purpose is to share several University of California drought resources that have been created and vetted to support growers during this challenging year. Continue reading
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Mechanical Pruning of Prune Trees Update (2021)
In this article we will provide the latest information on the “why” of mechanical pruning, yields of hand vs. mechanically pruned trees, as well as the when, and how to mechanically prune. Continue reading
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May Almond Orchard Management Considerations
Read this article for almond orchard management tasks to keep in mind in May. Continue reading
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Almond May Spray Considerations in a Tight Fiscal Year
When almond prices are low, how can a grower cut costs? Not all insects and mites need to be treated every year, and there are cases where almond growers have a history of spraying more than is necessary. Read this article to learn how to refine your pest management strategy in a lean price year. Continue reading