From the orchard
From the Orchard: A Trial by Fire and an Eye on Precision Ag
Madera grower Will Cosyns reflects on taking over the family operation and finding opportunity in precision agriculture.
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Almonds · Walnuts · Pistachios
MonthlyIn this issue Fumigation
Making Every Fumigation Count
What the industry is learning about treatment performance, planning and the pressure on an essential pest-management tool.
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Harvest
Managing Almond Harvest When the Weather Turns Wet
The decisions that matter when early rain interrupts almond harvest, from moisture assessment to handling wet nuts.
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Walnut Mold Pressure Builds as Researchers Refine Management
Researchers examine rising mold pressure and the orchard conditions that can put walnut quality at risk.
Pollination
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
Why honey bees remain part of the conversation as growers plant more self-fertile almond varieties.
Publisher’s perspective
The Orchard’s Report Card
A closer look at what this season’s harvest records can reveal about the decisions ahead.
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