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State deepens water supply cuts as drought continues

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is cutting its water allocation for the State Water Project to 5% – down from its earlier promised allotment of 15%. The agency cited dropping r

Orchard recycling pioneer inspires almond farmers

Every day, hundreds of vehicles zoom past a tiny farm that seems out of place in suburban north Modesto. Drivers who speed by the tree-shaded property are likely unaware of its significance. The 3-

From planting to packaging

Miller Pecan’s vertical integration takes the orchard to the retail shelf.

Zero waste in almonds

From feed to plastics, the almond industry is making sure nothing is wasted.

Stretching fertilizers

Skyrocketing fertilizer prices are popularizing input enhancer alternatives.

Bad water to the rescue?

Converting brackish or contaminated water into freshwater can mean new water supplies.

Prescriptive cover crops

Restoring soil health is about more than bulk mixes.

Mar/Apr 2022

LSU shares pecan fertilization alternatives

When it comes to pecan orchard management, fertility is a key component to ensuring long term productivity. Fertilizer prices have continued to increase, while pecan prices have remained relatively lo

Blue Diamond March almond report released

Overview California almond industry shipments were in line with market expectations, shipping 199 million lbs for the month of February, a 15% decline compared to last year’s record 234 million p