irrigation and water management
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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The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the Watersheds report, a new addition to the 2022 Census of Agriculture data series. This report, the first of six Subject Serie...
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Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.
She had a hunch that too much water was sit...
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The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods.
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Growers can learn the latest on irrigation technology advances in a field day sponsored by Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission.
The Irrigation Techno...
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Persistent, scorching temperatures can put crops, including tree nuts, at risk.
California crops continue to take a beating as California farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave tha...
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The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension has released its latest newsletter, highlighting critical pre- and post-harvest management practices for almond orchards.
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American Pistachio Growers, Sustainable Conservation set to host an education and demonstrations on Thursday, June 13.
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Acadian Plant Health released expanded results of its multi-year California almond water use study, demonstrating how biostimulant technologies can help growers reduce water use and plant stress while...
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One big challenge for nut growers is identifying water stress and timing irrigation in ways that make sense.
That’s the opinion of Mallika Nocco, assistant adjunct professor in ...
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