March/April 2024
Diseases caused by fungi members in the family of Botryosphaeriaceae (Bot) are characterized mainly by the development of cankers. These fungi attack shoots, branches, scaffolds and trunks o...
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While official estimates on tree nut crops won’t be released until May at the earliest, it’s never too early to start looking at expectations. Some of the industry’s leading voices offer opinion...
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A recent interview with Nik Wiman, associate professor and orchard specialist at Oregon State University (OSU), uncovered a pressing concern for hazelnut growers: the emergence of a new stra...
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Leger & Son grows pecans by conserving water, paying attention to soil health and vigorously trimming trees. Sustainable practices have allowed the third- generation Cordele, Georgia, family operation, which is also a major watermelon grower-shipper, to successfully grow pecans for nearly six decades.
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In our previous articles we’ve explored the importance of planning, and why every operation needs two separate succession plans. But even operations that have plans in place sometimes fail...
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Buzz pollination A look into Koppert’s services that work in conjunction with honeybees to maximize efforts.
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"Spoon-feeding" nitrogen to almond trees: Maximizing your investment and minimizing inefficiencies.
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In this issue, we have a variety of information, across crops and topics to provide resources for you, including information on grower Leger & Son, blight phase of Botryosphaeria diseases and more.
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