From the Orchard
Keenan Farms Looks to the Next 50 Years
Elizabeth Keenan Schuh reflects on a family business, water security and the next generation of California pistachio farming.
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Almonds · Walnuts · Pistachios
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2026 State of the Tree Nut Industry
Three crops. Three different outlooks. A look at market conditions, changing acreage and the challenges ahead for California almonds, pistachios and walnuts.
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Pest Management
New Approach to NOW Control Takes a Genetic Route
A biological approach to navel orangeworm control enters development, with field performance and established orchard practices still central to the story.
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The People Behind the Harvest
The families, employees and decisions behind every crop, and the responsibilities growers carry from one season into the next.
Walnut Quality
Tackling Rancidity Is Key to Building Sustained Demand
Why handling, storage and a consistently good eating experience matter to the future of California walnuts.
Orchard Technology
Drones Offer Flexibility but Come With Rules and Regulations
A closer look at drone applications and the operating requirements growers and service providers need to understand.
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