Crop Management
The fifth-generation owner, Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farm in the Fort Valley, Georgia, peach and pecan growing belt, loves walking inside any fruit orchard. He likes to say there is no better place he would like to live and work in than in the middle of an orchard.
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Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher...
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California Agricultural Commissioners are actively enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ban on the herbicide Dacthal (DCPA).
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The EPA has issued an emergency suspension of all registrations for the herbicide Dacthal (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA), citing significant health risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the EPA has taken such an emergency action.
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In May of 2023, the 10-acre Butte County Walnut Variety Trial was planted at the Chico State Farm in Chico, California, with a goal to identify new varieties that would perform well in the region. This article dives into efforts to improve crop performance, yield since the research began.
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After peaking in the 2022-23 season, U.S. walnut acreage fell and is expected to continue to slide in the coming years. Despite more trees being removed, analysts say domestic walnut production may not decline at the same speed as acreage because of better yields in the remaining orchards.
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As we approach late summer, we are entering perhaps the most critical point in any pecan season. There are a number of challenges growers must still navigate through to finish the crop.
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Non-bearing almonds, those that haven't yet reached a fourth growing season, need proper nutrient and water management for success. During this time, these young trees undergo a major period of root growth and develop their basic framework.
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Pyka has announced Heinen Brothers Agra Services as its first U.S. customer for the Pelican Spray, an autonomous electric crop protection aircraft. Heinen Brothers, one of North America’s largest ae...
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Some San Joaquin Valley growers have begun using a different way of disposing discarded grapevines and orchard wood as the region phases out open agricultural burning.
On Jan. 1, farmers in the eig...
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