May/June 2024
Proper hull split timing to maximize inputs
The importance of knowing precisely when hull split occurs is critical because it signals the proper timing for treatments to control navel orangeworm (NOW) and, as appropriate, hull rot. »
Growers can utilize resources, tools to help manage unwanted pest threats on the West Coast
Jhalendra P. Rijal, area integrated pest management advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension in Modesto, delved into two notorious pests. »
Improve the odds: Strategies to enact a successful succession plan
The greatest stress point in farm succession planning is communication. Fortunately, communication strategies can minimize conflicts and the breakdown of trust by having a written family mission and values statement; a written farm employment, management and ownership plan and regularly scheduled meetings. »
A look at how latest trends in spraying automation help wipe out pests
Innovative spraying technology helps manage pest and disease threats in tree nut crops, ensuring healthy trees and abundant production. »
Growers provide insight into most pressing pests and diseases
The 2024 Pest and Disease Survey Report from National Nut Grower sheds light on the most prevalent issues for tree nut crops. »
Hazelnut Hill is a family orchard with a tree-to-table solution
Hazelnut Hill, a 400-acre hazelnut farm and business located in the fertile Willamette Valley north of Eugene, Oregon, has been a passion project of the husband-and-wife team of Ryan and Rachel Henderson for more than 40 years. »
Editor’s letter: Preserving the orchards
Pests and diseases can also thrive in certain conditions and as we all know, they are unwanted in orchards. »We're happy to provide a sampling of the articles in this issue. To receive full issues of National Nut Grower, please subscribe.
