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Winter flooding recharges groundwater in almond orchards with limited effects on root dynamics and yield
by Xiaochi Ma, Helen Dahlke, Roger Duncan, David Doll, Paul Martinez, Bruce Lampinen, Astrid Volder

April - September 2022
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Impacts of winter cover cropping on soil moisture and evapotranspiration in California's specialty crop fields may be minimal during winter months
by Alyssa DeVincentis, Samuel Sandoval Solis, Sloane Rice, Daniele Zaccaria, Richard Snyder, Mahesh Maskey, Anna Gomes, Amélie Gaudin, Jeffrey Mitchell

January-March 2022
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Vineyard-specific climate projections help growers manage risk and plan adaptation in the Paso Robles AVA
by Nicholas Babin, Jazlyn Guerrero, Diego Rivera, Ajay Singh

July-December 2021
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Growers follow the label: An analysis of bee-toxic pesticide use in almond orchards during bloom
by Jennie L. Durant, Brittney K. Goodrich, Kelly T. Chang, Evan Yoshimoto

April-June 2021
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Surveys of 12 California crops for phytoseiid predatory mites show changes compared to earlier studies
by Elizabeth E. Grafton-Cardwell, Walter Bentley, Mary Bianchi, Frances E. Cave, Rachel Elkins, Ping Gu, David Haviland, David Headrick, Mark Hoddle, James McMurtry, Maria Murrietta, Nicholas Mills, Carolyn Pickel, Stephanie Rill, Menelaos C. Stavrinides, Lucia G. Varela, Larry Godfrey, Yuling Ouyang

July-September 2020
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Agricultural managed aquifer recharge — water quality factors to consider
by Hannah Waterhouse, Sandra Bachand, Daniel Mountjoy, Joseph Choperena, Philip A.M. Bachand, Helen E. Dahlke, William R. Horwath

July-September 2020
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How is coronavirus affecting agriculture in California?
by Lucien Crowder

April-June 2020
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Financial effect of limiting pesticide use near schools for almonds in nine counties depends on soils and weather
by Rachael E. Goodhue, Christopher DeMars, Steve Blecker, John Steggall, Minghua Zhang, Karen Klonsky, Robert Van Steenwyk

January-March 2020
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Growers say cannabis legalization excludes small growers, supports illicit markets, undermines local economies
by Hekia Bodwitch, Jennifer Carah, Kent M. Daane, Christy Getz, Theodore E. Grantham, Gordon M. Hickey, Houston Wilson

July-December 2019
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Restrictions and opportunities for UC cannabis research
by Lucien Crowder

July-December 2019
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Retail cannabis prices in California through legalization, regulation and taxation
by Robin S. Goldstein, Daniel A. Sumner, Allie Fafard

July-December 2019
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Streamflow availability ratings identify surface water sources for groundwater recharge in the Central Valley
by Helen E. Dahlke, Tiffany N. Kocis

July-September 2018
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Research highlights
by Jim Downing

April-June 2018
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Managed winter flooding of alfalfa recharges groundwater with minimal crop damage
by Helen E. Dahlke, Andrew G. Brown, Steve Orloff, Daniel Putnam, Toby O'Geen

January-March 2018
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Farmers share their perspectives on California water management and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
by Meredith T. Niles, Courtney Hammond Wagner

January-March 2018
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Advocating for growers as SGMA moves forward
by Jim Downing

January-March 2018
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UC groundwater research: A survey
by Jim Downing

January-March 2018
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Ownership characteristics and crop selection in California cropland
by Luke Macaulay, Van Butsic

October-December 2017
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N2O emissions from California farmlands: A review
by Elizabeth Verhoeven, Engil Pereira, Charlotte Decock, Gina Garland, Taryn Kennedy, Emma Suddick, William Horwath, Johan Six

July-September 2017
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Yield in almond is related more to the abundance of flowers than the relative number of flowers that set fruit
by Sergio Tombesi, Bruce D. Lampinen, Samuel Metcalf, Theodore M. DeJong

April-June 2017
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Unmanned aerial systems for agriculture and natural resources
by Sean D. Hogan, Maggi Kelly, Brandon Stark, YangQuan Chen

January-March 2017
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The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act challenges the diversity of California farms
by Jessica Rudnick, Alyssa DeVincentis, Linda Estelí Méndez-Barrientos

October-December 2016
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A crossroads for strawberries
by Jim Downing

July-September 2016
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Modeling the effects of local climate change on crop acreage
by Hyunok Lee, Daniel A. Sumner

January-March 2016
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Sticky traps saturate with navel orangeworm in a nonlinear fashion
by L.P.S. Kuenen, Joel P. Siegel

January-March 2016
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Soil suitability index identifies potential areas for groundwater banking on agricultural lands
by Samuel Sandoval Solis, A.T. O'Geen, Matthew B.B. Saal, Helen Dahlke, David Doll, Rachel Elkins, Allan Fulton, Graham Fogg, Thomas Harter, Jan W. Hopmans, Chuck Ingels, Franz Niederholzer, Paul Verdegaal, Mike Walkinshaw

April-June 2015
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The cost of the glassy-winged sharpshooter to California grape, citrus and nursery producers
by Karen M. Jetter, Joseph G. Morse, John N. Kabashima

October-December 2014
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MAINTAINING LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT: Over 35 years, integrated pest management has reduced pest risks and pesticide use
by Peter B. Goodell, Frank G. Zalom, Joyce F. Strand, Cheryl A. Wilen, Karey Windbiel-Rojas

October-December 2014
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UC Cooperative Extension helps Californians use water wisely
by Robin Meadows

July-September 2014
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Tractor-mounted, GPS-based spot fumigation system manages Prunus replant disease
by V. Udompetaikul, Robert W. Coates, Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, Greg T. Browne, Mir Shafii, Matt Gillis

October-December 2013
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Methyl bromide primer and timeline
by Janet White

July-September 2013
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Researchers develop alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation
by Robin Meadows

July-September 2013
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Monitoring soil carbon will prepare growers for a carbon trading system
by Emma C. Suddick, Moffatt K. Ngugi, Keith Paustian, Johan Six

July-September 2013
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Managing the almond and stone fruit replant disease complex with less soil fumigant
by Greg T. Browne, Bruce D. Lampinen, Brent A. Holtz, David A. Doll, Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, Leigh S. Schmidt, Ravindra G. Bhat, Vasu Udompetaikul, Robert W. Coates, Bradley D. Hanson, Karen M. Klonsky, Suduan Gao, Dong Wang, Matt Gillis, James S. Gerik, R. Scott Johnson

July-September 2013
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Specialty crops and methyl bromide alternatives: Taking stock after 7 years
by Greg T. Browne

July-September 2013
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Public investment in UC fosters answers for global food system
by Barbara Allen-Diaz

April-June 2013
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Nitrogen fertilizer use in California: Assessing the data, trends and a way forward
by Todd S. Rosenstock, Daniel Liptzin, Johan Six, Thomas P. Tomich

January-March 2013
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California agriculture profitable and growing
by Karen Klonsky

July-September 2012
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Letters
From our readers

July-September 2012
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Research and adoption of biotechnology strategies could improve California fruit and nut crops
by Victor M. Haroldsen, Gabriel Paulino, Cecilia L. Chi-Ham, Alan B. Bennett

April-June 2012
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Letters
From our readers

July-September 2011
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South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement will lower export barriers for California products
by Hyunok Lee, Daniel A. Sumner

April-June 2011
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“Smart” sprayer technology provides environmental and economic benefits in California orchards
by Durham K. Giles, Parry Klassen, Franz J. A. Niederholzer, Daniel Downey

April-June 2011
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Regulated deficit irrigation reduces water use of almonds without affecting yield
by William L. Stewart, Allan E. Fulton, William H. Krueger, Bruce D. Lampinen, Ken A. Shackel

April-June 2011
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New methods are transforming table olive and olive oil production in California
by Jeannette Warnert

January-March 2011
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Survey examines the adoption of perceived best management practices for almond nutrition
by Sara E. Lopus, María Paz Santibáñez, Robert H. Beede, Roger A. Duncan, John Edstrom, Franz J. A. Niederholzer, Cary J. Trexler, Patrick H. Brown

July-September 2010
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Airborne particles in the San Joaquin Valley may affect human health
by Mai A. Ngo, Kent E. Pinkerton, Sandra Freeland, Michael Geller, Walter Ham, Steven Cliff, Laurie E. Hopkins, Michael J. Kleeman, Urmila P. Kodavanti, Emily Meharg, Laurel Plummer, Julian J. Recendez, Marc B. Schenker, Constantinos Sioutas, Suzette Smiley-Jewell, Christine Haas, Joyce Gutstein, Anthony S. Wexler

January-March 2010
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Genetics and breeding help build a better, stronger bee
by Kathy Keatley Garvey

July-September 2009
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Science briefs
Editors

April-June 2009
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Climate-change modeling finds many crop yields are likely to decline
by Ann Parker

April-June 2009
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New navel orangeworm sanitation standards could reduce almond damage
by Bradley S. Higbee, Joel P. Siegel

January-March 2009
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Vineyard managers and researchers seek sustainable solutions for mealybugs, a changing pest complex
by Kent M. Daane, Monica L. Cooper, Serguei V. Triapitsyn, Vaughn M. Walton, Glenn Y. Yokota, David R. Haviland, Walt J. Bentley, Kris E. Godfrey, Lynn R. Wunderlich

October-December 2008
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Methyl bromide alternatives evaluated for California strawberry nurseries
by Steven A. Fennimore, John M. Duniway, Greg T. Browne, Frank N. Martin, Husein A. Ajwa, Becky B. Westerdahl, Rachael E. Goodhue, Milton Haar, Christopher Winterbottom

April-June 2008
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Postharvest survival of navel orangeworm assessed in pistachios
by Joel P. Siegel, L.P.S. (Bas) Kuenen, Bradley S. Higbee, Patricia Noble, Richard Gill, Glen Y. Yokota, Rodrigo Krugner, Kent M. Daane

January-March 2008
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Bait formulations and longevity of navel orangeworm egg traps tested
by L.P.S. (Bas) Kuenen, Walt Bentley, Heather C. Rowe, Brian Ribeiro

January-March 2008
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Most West Coast agricultural cooperatives are financially competitive
by Shermain D. Hardesty, Vikas D. Salgia

October-December 2007
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California farmers adapt mandated marketing programs to the 21st century
by Hoy Carman

October-December 2007
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California cotton growers utilize integrated pest management
by Sonja B. Brodt, Peter B. Goodell, Rose L. Krebill-Prather, Ron N. Vargas

January-March 2007
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Weather-based yield forecasts developed for 12 California crops
by David B. Lobell, Kimberly Nicholas Cahill, Christopher B. Field

October-December 2006
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Fall foliar sprays prevent boron-deficiency symptoms in grapes
by L. Peter Christensen, Robert H. Beede, William L. Peacock

April-June 2006
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Almond growers rely on pest control advisers for integrated pest management
by Sonja Brodt, Frank Zalom, Rose Krebill-Prather, Walt Bentley, Carolyn Pickel, Joseph Connell, Larry Wilhoit, Marcia Gibbs

October-December 2005
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Conventional and molecular assays aid diagnosis of crop diseases and fungicide resistance
by Themis J Michailides, David P Morgan, Zhonghua Ma, Yong Luo, Daniel Felts, Mark A Doster, Heraclio Reyes

April-June 2005
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Weighing lysimeters aid study of water relations in tree and vine crops
by R. Scott Johnson, Larry E Williams, James E Ayars, Tom J Trout

April-June 2005
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Agricultural innovation marks 40 years at Kearney
by Jeannette Warnert

April-June 2005
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Biological and cultural controls … Nonpesticide alternatives can suppress crop pests
by Nicholas J Mills, Kent M Daane

January-March 2005
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Various novel insecticides are less toxic to humans, more specific to key pests
by Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell, Larry D Godfrey, William E Chaney, Walter J Bentley

January-March 2005
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Microorganisms and their byproducts, nematodes, oils and particle films have important agricultural uses
by Larry D Godfrey, Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell, Harry K Kaya, William E Chaney

January-March 2005
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California handlers describe marketing issues for organic kiwifruit
by Hoy F. Carman, Karen M. Klonsky

July-September 2004
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Can almond trees directly dictate their irrigation needs?
by David A. Goldhamer, Elias Fereres, Mario Salinas

October-December 2003
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Breeding and genetics key to stemming Pierce's disease
by Michael Barnes

July-September 2003
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Central Valley growers pulling grapevines
Editors

July-September 2003
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Looking back 60 years, California soils maintain overall chemical quality
by Fabrice DeClerck, Michael J Singer

April-June 2003
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Pheromones control oriental fruit moth and peach twig borer in cling peaches
by Carolyn Pickel, Janine Hasey, Walt Bentley, William H. Olson, Joe Grant

September-October 2002
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BIFS reports potential for chemical reductions in crops and dairy
by Janet Byron, Lyra Halprin

September-October 2001
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BIOS and conventional almond orchard management compared
by Walt J. Bentley, Lonnie Hendricks, Roger Duncan, Cressida Silvers, Lee Martin, Marcia Gibbs, Max Stevenson

September-October 2001
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Research collaboration best defense against Pierce's disease
by W.R. Gomes

July-August 2001
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Scientists, state aggressively pursue Pierce's disease
by Robin Meadows

July-August 2001
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Township limits on 1,3-D will impact adjustment to methyl bromide phase-out
by Janet Carpenter, Lori Lynch, Tom Trout

May-June 2001
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Insufficient spring irrigation increases abnormal splitting of pistachio nuts
by Mark A. Doster, Themis J. Michailides, David A. Goldhamer, David P. Morgan

May-June 2001
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Partnerships key to sustainable agriculture
by Janet Byron

May-June 2001
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Potential economic impacts of irrigation-water reductions estimated for Sacramento Valley
by Hyunok Lee, Daniel Sumner, Richard Howtt

March-April 2001
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Almond advertising yields net benefits to growers
by John M. Crespi, Richard M. Sexton

January-February 2001
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Science briefs
Editors

January-February 2001
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Almond and stone fruit growers reduce OP, increase pyrethroid use in dormant sprays
by Lynn Epstein, Susan Bassein, Frank G. Zalom

November-December 2000
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Algal-bacterial treatment facility removes selenium from drainage water
by Nigel W.T. Quinn, Terrance Leighton, Tryg J. Lundquist, F. Bailey Green, Max A. Zárate, William J. Oswald

November-December 2000
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Growth predicted in biologically integrated and organic farming
by Sean L. Swezey, Janet C. Broome

July-August 2000
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Publicly funded weather database benefits users statewide
by Doug Parker, Daniel R. Cohen-Vogel, Daniel E. Osgood, David Zilberman

May-June 2000
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How will the Central Valley economy grow?
by Ted K. Bradshaw

January-February 2000
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New negotiations hold trade opportunities for agriculture
by Daniel A. Sumner

September-October 1999
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Defying expectations, Asian financial crisis had little impact on California farm exports
by Colin Carter, Megan Quinn

September-October 1999
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Glassy-winged sharpshooters expected to increase plant disease
by Alexander H. Purcell, Stuart R. Saunders

March-April 1999
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Microsprinklers wet larger soil volume; boost almond yield, tree growth
by Larry J. Schwankl, John P. Edstrom, Jan W. Hopmans, Luis Andreu, Kouman S. Koumanov

March-April 1999
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Farmworkers positive about their jobs, but suggest improvements
by Gregory Encina Billikopf

January-February 1999
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Native gray ant has beneficial role in peach orchards
by Kent M. Daane, Jeffrey W. Dlott

November-December 1998
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Scientists see spike in Africanized bee numbers
Editors

March-April 1998
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Modified almond harvester reduces orchard dust
by Randal J. Southard, Robert J. Lawson, Henry E. Studer, Maria Brown

September-October 1997
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Crew workers split between hourly and piece-rate pay
by Gregory Encina Billikopf

November-December 1996
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Living with the Africanized bee: Sinaloan beekeepers adapt pollination to Africanized bees
by Francis Ratnieks, P. Kirk Visscher

July-August 1996
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Growers prefer personal delivery of UC information
by Richard P. Buchner, James I. Grieshop, Joseph H. Connell, William H. Krueger, William H. Olson, Janine K. Hasey, Carolyn Pickel, John Edstrom, Frank T. Yoshikawa

May-June 1996
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Hedgerows use more water, but increase efficiency, profit in young walnuts
by David A. Goldhamer, Robert H. Beede, G. Steven Sibbett, Roger K. Kjelgren, Rebecca C. Phene, David E. Ramos

July-August 1995
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How new crop disaster policy could affect California
by Hyunok Lee, Joy Harwood, Agapi Somwaru

May-June 1995
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Single-season drought irrigation strategies influence almond production
by David A. Goldhamer, Timothy E. Smith

January-February 1995
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Science briefs
Editors

January-February 1995
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Almond growers reduce pesticide use in Merced County field trials
by Lonnie C. Hendricks

January-February 1995
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Selecting the right cover crop gives multiple benefits
by Chuck Ingels, Mark Van Horn, Robert L. Bugg, P. Rick Miller

September-October 1994
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Research update: Researchers try to arrest fugitive dust
Editors

July-August 1994
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Methyl bromide regulation: All crops should not be treated equally
by Cherisa Yarkin, David Sunding, David Zilberman, Jerry Siebert

May-June 1994
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After methyl bromide: No easy answers
Editors

May-June 1994
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Research update: Africanized Bees: Ready or not, here they come
Editors

March-April 1994
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With fewer acres, more mechanization: California leads Spain in almond production, exports to world
by Juan Ramon Murua, Hoy Carman, Julian Alston

November-December 1993
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Restricting flow of almonds to export markets may raise profits
by Julian M. Alston, Jason Christian, Juan R. Murua, Richard J. Sexton

November-December 1993
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Crow damage to almonds increasing; no foolproof solution in sight
by Janine Hasey, Terrell P. Salmon

September-October 1993
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Shredding “mummy” walnuts is key to destroying navel orangeworm in winter
by G. Steven Sibbett, Robert A. Van Steenwyk

September-October 1993
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Insect pathogen “Bt” controls peach twig borer on fruits and almonds
by William W. Barnett, John P. Edstrom, Richard L. Coviello, Frank P. Zalom

September-October 1993
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Codling moth, navel orangeworm studies show knowing location of pests in walnuts should help disrupt mating, egg laying
by G. Steven Sibbett, Donald L. Flaherty, Kathleen M. Kelley, Richard E. Rice, John E. Dibble

May-June 1993
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Small farmers: Who are they and why do they matter?
by J. Stumbos

March-April 1993
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Commodity advertising pays… or does it? What it takes to keep those raisins dancing
by Hoy F. Carman, Richard D. Green, Gay J. Mandour

March-April 1992
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How Africanized honey bees will affect California agriculture
by Robert E. Page

January-February 1992
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On the California border, exotic pests pose growing problem for California
by Robert V. Dowell, Conrad J. Krass

January-February 1992
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Owning harvest equipment versus custom hiring: the case of walnuts
by Steven C. Blank, Karen Klonsky, Kim Norris

November-December 1991
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Survey documents open burning in the San Joaquin Valley
by Bryan M. Jenkins, Scott Q. Turn, Robert B. Williams

July-August 1991
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California almond markets and reserve strategies analyzed
by Julian M. Alston, Richard J. Sexton

July-August 1991
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Fall almond pruning has practical advantages, no adverse effects
by Wilbur O. Reil, Warren C. Micke, James Yeager, Charles Langston

May-June 1991
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A shoppers' survey: California nuts and produce, food quality, and food safety
by Marciel A. Pastore, Christine M. Bruhn

January-February 1991
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IPM: California's almond IPM program
by Karen Klonsky, Frank Zalom, Bill Barnett

September-October 1990
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Integrated pest management in California
by Frank G. Zalom, Mary Louise Flint

September-October 1990
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Biology and control of the ten lined June beetle in almonds
by Robert A. Van Steenwyk, Donald Rough, Paul S. Verdegaal

July-August 1990
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Distribution of peach twig borer damage in peaches
by Craig V. Weakley, Philipp Kirsch, Frank G. Zalorn

January-February 1990
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Vegetation management systems in almond orchards
by Clyde L. Elmore

July-August 1989
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Effect of fungicides on shot hole disease of almonds
by Beth L. Teviotdale, Mario Viveros, Mark W. Freeman, G. Steven Sibbett

May-June 1989
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The economics of integrated mite management in almonds
by J. C. Headley, Marjorie A. Hoy

January-February 1986
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Improving honey bee pollination efficiency in almonds
by Gerald M. Loper, Robbin W. Thorp, Richard Berdel

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1985
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Aerial movements of mites in almonds: Implications for pest management
by Marjorie A. Hoy, Hugo E. van de Baan, J. J. Rob Groot, Ross P. Field

September 1984
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Managing spider mites in almonds with pesticide-resistant predators
by Marjorie A. Hoy, William W. Barnett, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Darryl Castro, Daniel Cahn, Walter J. Bentley

July-August 1984
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Sampling spider mites in almonds
by Frank G. Zalom, Lloyd T. Wilson, Marjorie A. Hoy, William W. Barnett, Janet M. Smilanick

May-June 1984
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A quick method of estimating chill hours
by Laurence R. Costello

March-April 1984
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Cultural management of the navel orangeworm by winter sanitation
by Frank G. Zalom, Craig Weakley, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Walter J. Bentley, William W. Barnett, Joseph H. Connell

March-April 1984
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Cultural control of navel orangeworm in almond orchards
by Curtis E. Engle, Martin M. Barnes

September-October 1983
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Economic analysis of navel orangeworm control in almonds
by Joseph C. Headley

May-June 1983
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New wasp may help control navel orangeworm
by E. Fred Legner, Gordon Gordh, Aquiles Silveira-Guido, Max E. Badgley

May-June 1982
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Monitoring peach twig borer in almonds with sex pheromone traps
by Wilbur O. Reil, Toynette W. Johnson, Joseph C. Profita, Clarence S. Davis, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Donald Rough

September-October 1981
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Compatibility of now parasite with commercial sprayers
by James E. Lindegren, John E. Dibble, Charles E. Curtis, Tom T. Yamashita, Ed Romero

March-April 1981
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Impact of now insecticides on mites in northern California almonds
by Marjorie A. Hoy, Norman W. Ross, Don Rough

May 1978
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Mites in almonds and stone fruits
by Richard E. Rice, Richard A. Jones

April 1978
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Integrated pest management in almonds
by Richard E. Rice, Martin M. Barnes, Charles E. Curtis

February 1978
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Egg traps monitor navel orangeworm
by Richard E. Rice, Lee L. Sadler

March 1977
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Bud failure in almonds: Variability of bud failure in Nonpareil almonds
by D. E. Kester, Rachid Hellali, R. N. Asay

March 1975
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Almond yield reduction
by M. Gerdts, W. C. Micke, D. Rough, K. W. Hench, L.T. Browne, G. S. Sibbett

March 1975
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Shot hole disease control in Almonds—by into overhead sprinklers
by T. Aldrich, W. J. Moller, H. Schulbach

October 1974
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Early irrigation for almonds
by W. C. Micke, H. C. Meith, K. Uriu, P. E. Martin

September 1972
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Relationship of navel orangeworm moths to hard shell and soft shell almonds
by Philip S. Crane, F. M. Summers

January 1971
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Effects of Alar on almonds… delayed flowering… shorter shoots
by Kay Ryugo, D. E. Kester, Don Rough, Felix Mikuckis

January 1970
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Noninfectious bud failure of almonds in California (1) the nature and origin
by D. E. Kester

December 1969
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Noninfectious bud failure of almonds in California (2) identification and control of bud failure in almond varieties
by D. E. Kester, A. D. Rizzi, H. E. Williams, R. W. Jones

December 1969
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Timing supplemental feeding of honey bees for improved crop pollination
by Bob Sheesley, Bernard Poduska

October 1969
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Phytotoxicity, and irrigation effects in orchard weed control with herbicides
by A. H. Lange, B. B. Fischer

October 1969
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Effects of irrigation, crop density on almond trunk growth
by K. Uriu, P. E. Martin, R. M. Hagan

March 1969
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Chemical attractants for navel orangeworm moths
by D. W. Price, J. A. Mazrimas, F. M. Summers

November 1967
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Water use of dry-farmed almonds under clean and noncultivation conditions
by David Holmberg, Lukas Werenfels

September 1967
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Progress report on Johnsongrass control in orchards
by C. L. Elmore, A. H. Lange, L. L. Buschmann, R. B. Jeter, J. J. Smith

May 1967
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Research on … the oak root fungus
by Robert D. Raabe, A. R. Weinhold, W. D. Wilbur

April 1967
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Early harvesting of almonds
by W. C. Micke, D. E. Kester, A. D. Rizzi, C. V. Carlson

December 1966
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Composition and Feeding Value of Almond Hulls and Hull-Shell Meal
by M. Velasco, C. Schoner, G. P. Lofgreen

March 1965
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Parasites to aid control of navel orangeworm
by L. E. Caltagirone, K. P. Shea, G. L. Finney

January 1964
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Plum root stocks for almonds: Incompatibility emphasized in source mix-up with certain plum combinations
by D. E. Kester, C. J. Hansen, C. Panetsos

June 1962
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Boron deficiency symptoms identified in almonds
by C. J. Hansen, D. E. Kester, K. Uriu

April 1962
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Concentrate spraying possibilities: Shown in California orchard tests
by J. E. Dibble, H. F. Madsen, G. R. Post, A. H. Retan

February 1962
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Eradication of noninfectious bud-failure in almonds objective of breeding program
by Dale E. Kester, E. E. Wilson

June 1961
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Rootstocks: For peaches, plums, prunes, apricots and almonds
by Carl J. Hansen

January 1960
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Mechanical sampler for almonds: Pneumatic device designed to select representative samples from bins without damage to nuts proves successful in tests
by Michael O'Brien

August 1958
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Copper deficiency of almonds: Applications of copper compounds to trees near Paso Robles produced response in leaf growth, corrected kernel shrivel
by D. E. Kester, J. G. Brown, Tom Aldrich

June 1956
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Almond varieties on plum roots: Plum rootstocks being tested for suitability to almonds in wet areas or in soils infected with oak root fungus
by Carl J. Hansen, Dale E. Kester

September 1955
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Frost protection in almonds: Wind machine studies in 1955 frost season indicate protection in mature almond orchards below that obtained in citrus
by D. G. Rhoades, F. A. Brooks, A. S. Leonard, H. B. Schultz

August 1955
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Small-nut almonds: Progress in development of varieties consistently producing small sized nuts
by Dale E. Kester, Robert W. Jones

August 1955
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Navel orangeworm: Field control of walnut pest in northern California aided by restrictive measures
by A. E. Michelbacher, Norman Ross

March 1955
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Early sprays for brown mites: New miticides tested for effectiveness when included in usual near-bloom sprays on almonds and peaches
by F. M. Summers, D. M. Holmberg

January 1953
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Almond meats and hulls: New and improved uses for larger-sized meats and for hulls subjects of investigations
by W. V. Cruess

December 1949
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Almond hulls: Tested as feed for dairy cattle and lambs showed promise and limitations in value
by Robert F. Miller

June 1949
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Suction harvester: Picks up almonds from ground at rate of about four acres a day
by R. R. Parks, J. P. Fairbank

March 1948
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Tunnel type drier adapted for use on sacked almonds
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July 1947
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Financial effect of limiting pesticide use near schools for almonds in nine counties depends on soils and weather
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Streamflow availability ratings identify surface water sources for groundwater recharge in the Central Valley
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April-June 2018
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Managed winter flooding of alfalfa recharges groundwater with minimal crop damage
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Farmers share their perspectives on California water management and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
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UC groundwater research: A survey
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Ownership characteristics and crop selection in California cropland
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N2O emissions from California farmlands: A review
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Yield in almond is related more to the abundance of flowers than the relative number of flowers that set fruit
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The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act challenges the diversity of California farms
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A crossroads for strawberries
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Modeling the effects of local climate change on crop acreage
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Sticky traps saturate with navel orangeworm in a nonlinear fashion
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Soil suitability index identifies potential areas for groundwater banking on agricultural lands
by Samuel Sandoval Solis, A.T. O'Geen, Matthew B.B. Saal, Helen Dahlke, David Doll, Rachel Elkins, Allan Fulton, Graham Fogg, Thomas Harter, Jan W. Hopmans, Chuck Ingels, Franz Niederholzer, Paul Verdegaal, Mike Walkinshaw

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Tractor-mounted, GPS-based spot fumigation system manages Prunus replant disease
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Monitoring soil carbon will prepare growers for a carbon trading system
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Managing the almond and stone fruit replant disease complex with less soil fumigant
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Specialty crops and methyl bromide alternatives: Taking stock after 7 years
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Nitrogen fertilizer use in California: Assessing the data, trends and a way forward
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April-June 2011
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Regulated deficit irrigation reduces water use of almonds without affecting yield
by William L. Stewart, Allan E. Fulton, William H. Krueger, Bruce D. Lampinen, Ken A. Shackel

April-June 2011
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New methods are transforming table olive and olive oil production in California
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January-March 2011
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Survey examines the adoption of perceived best management practices for almond nutrition
by Sara E. Lopus, María Paz Santibáñez, Robert H. Beede, Roger A. Duncan, John Edstrom, Franz J. A. Niederholzer, Cary J. Trexler, Patrick H. Brown

July-September 2010
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Genetics and breeding help build a better, stronger bee
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Climate-change modeling finds many crop yields are likely to decline
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April-June 2009
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New navel orangeworm sanitation standards could reduce almond damage
by Bradley S. Higbee, Joel P. Siegel

January-March 2009
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Vineyard managers and researchers seek sustainable solutions for mealybugs, a changing pest complex
by Kent M. Daane, Monica L. Cooper, Serguei V. Triapitsyn, Vaughn M. Walton, Glenn Y. Yokota, David R. Haviland, Walt J. Bentley, Kris E. Godfrey, Lynn R. Wunderlich

October-December 2008
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Methyl bromide alternatives evaluated for California strawberry nurseries
by Steven A. Fennimore, John M. Duniway, Greg T. Browne, Frank N. Martin, Husein A. Ajwa, Becky B. Westerdahl, Rachael E. Goodhue, Milton Haar, Christopher Winterbottom

April-June 2008
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Postharvest survival of navel orangeworm assessed in pistachios
by Joel P. Siegel, L.P.S. (Bas) Kuenen, Bradley S. Higbee, Patricia Noble, Richard Gill, Glen Y. Yokota, Rodrigo Krugner, Kent M. Daane

January-March 2008
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Bait formulations and longevity of navel orangeworm egg traps tested
by L.P.S. (Bas) Kuenen, Walt Bentley, Heather C. Rowe, Brian Ribeiro

January-March 2008
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Most West Coast agricultural cooperatives are financially competitive
by Shermain D. Hardesty, Vikas D. Salgia

October-December 2007
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California farmers adapt mandated marketing programs to the 21st century
by Hoy Carman

October-December 2007
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California cotton growers utilize integrated pest management
by Sonja B. Brodt, Peter B. Goodell, Rose L. Krebill-Prather, Ron N. Vargas

January-March 2007
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Weather-based yield forecasts developed for 12 California crops
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October-December 2006
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Fall foliar sprays prevent boron-deficiency symptoms in grapes
by L. Peter Christensen, Robert H. Beede, William L. Peacock

April-June 2006
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Almond growers rely on pest control advisers for integrated pest management
by Sonja Brodt, Frank Zalom, Rose Krebill-Prather, Walt Bentley, Carolyn Pickel, Joseph Connell, Larry Wilhoit, Marcia Gibbs

October-December 2005
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Conventional and molecular assays aid diagnosis of crop diseases and fungicide resistance
by Themis J Michailides, David P Morgan, Zhonghua Ma, Yong Luo, Daniel Felts, Mark A Doster, Heraclio Reyes

April-June 2005
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Weighing lysimeters aid study of water relations in tree and vine crops
by R. Scott Johnson, Larry E Williams, James E Ayars, Tom J Trout

April-June 2005
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Agricultural innovation marks 40 years at Kearney
by Jeannette Warnert

April-June 2005
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Biological and cultural controls … Nonpesticide alternatives can suppress crop pests
by Nicholas J Mills, Kent M Daane

January-March 2005
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Various novel insecticides are less toxic to humans, more specific to key pests
by Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell, Larry D Godfrey, William E Chaney, Walter J Bentley

January-March 2005
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Microorganisms and their byproducts, nematodes, oils and particle films have important agricultural uses
by Larry D Godfrey, Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell, Harry K Kaya, William E Chaney

January-March 2005
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California handlers describe marketing issues for organic kiwifruit
by Hoy F. Carman, Karen M. Klonsky

July-September 2004
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Can almond trees directly dictate their irrigation needs?
by David A. Goldhamer, Elias Fereres, Mario Salinas

October-December 2003
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Breeding and genetics key to stemming Pierce's disease
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July-September 2003
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Central Valley growers pulling grapevines
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Looking back 60 years, California soils maintain overall chemical quality
by Fabrice DeClerck, Michael J Singer

April-June 2003
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Pheromones control oriental fruit moth and peach twig borer in cling peaches
by Carolyn Pickel, Janine Hasey, Walt Bentley, William H. Olson, Joe Grant

September-October 2002
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BIFS reports potential for chemical reductions in crops and dairy
by Janet Byron, Lyra Halprin

September-October 2001
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BIOS and conventional almond orchard management compared
by Walt J. Bentley, Lonnie Hendricks, Roger Duncan, Cressida Silvers, Lee Martin, Marcia Gibbs, Max Stevenson

September-October 2001
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Research collaboration best defense against Pierce's disease
by W.R. Gomes

July-August 2001
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Scientists, state aggressively pursue Pierce's disease
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July-August 2001
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Township limits on 1,3-D will impact adjustment to methyl bromide phase-out
by Janet Carpenter, Lori Lynch, Tom Trout

May-June 2001
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Insufficient spring irrigation increases abnormal splitting of pistachio nuts
by Mark A. Doster, Themis J. Michailides, David A. Goldhamer, David P. Morgan

May-June 2001
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Partnerships key to sustainable agriculture
by Janet Byron

May-June 2001
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Potential economic impacts of irrigation-water reductions estimated for Sacramento Valley
by Hyunok Lee, Daniel Sumner, Richard Howtt

March-April 2001
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Almond advertising yields net benefits to growers
by John M. Crespi, Richard M. Sexton

January-February 2001
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Almond and stone fruit growers reduce OP, increase pyrethroid use in dormant sprays
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November-December 2000
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Algal-bacterial treatment facility removes selenium from drainage water
by Nigel W.T. Quinn, Terrance Leighton, Tryg J. Lundquist, F. Bailey Green, Max A. Zárate, William J. Oswald

November-December 2000
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Growth predicted in biologically integrated and organic farming
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July-August 2000
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Publicly funded weather database benefits users statewide
by Doug Parker, Daniel R. Cohen-Vogel, Daniel E. Osgood, David Zilberman

May-June 2000
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How will the Central Valley economy grow?
by Ted K. Bradshaw

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New negotiations hold trade opportunities for agriculture
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Defying expectations, Asian financial crisis had little impact on California farm exports
by Colin Carter, Megan Quinn

September-October 1999
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Glassy-winged sharpshooters expected to increase plant disease
by Alexander H. Purcell, Stuart R. Saunders

March-April 1999
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Microsprinklers wet larger soil volume; boost almond yield, tree growth
by Larry J. Schwankl, John P. Edstrom, Jan W. Hopmans, Luis Andreu, Kouman S. Koumanov

March-April 1999
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Farmworkers positive about their jobs, but suggest improvements
by Gregory Encina Billikopf

January-February 1999
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Native gray ant has beneficial role in peach orchards
by Kent M. Daane, Jeffrey W. Dlott

November-December 1998
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Scientists see spike in Africanized bee numbers
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Modified almond harvester reduces orchard dust
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September-October 1997
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Crew workers split between hourly and piece-rate pay
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November-December 1996
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Living with the Africanized bee: Sinaloan beekeepers adapt pollination to Africanized bees
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July-August 1996
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May-June 1996
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Hedgerows use more water, but increase efficiency, profit in young walnuts
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July-August 1995
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How new crop disaster policy could affect California
by Hyunok Lee, Joy Harwood, Agapi Somwaru

May-June 1995
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Single-season drought irrigation strategies influence almond production
by David A. Goldhamer, Timothy E. Smith

January-February 1995
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January-February 1995
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Almond growers reduce pesticide use in Merced County field trials
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January-February 1995
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Selecting the right cover crop gives multiple benefits
by Chuck Ingels, Mark Van Horn, Robert L. Bugg, P. Rick Miller

September-October 1994
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Research update: Researchers try to arrest fugitive dust
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July-August 1994
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Methyl bromide regulation: All crops should not be treated equally
by Cherisa Yarkin, David Sunding, David Zilberman, Jerry Siebert

May-June 1994
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After methyl bromide: No easy answers
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May-June 1994
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Research update: Africanized Bees: Ready or not, here they come
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March-April 1994
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With fewer acres, more mechanization: California leads Spain in almond production, exports to world
by Juan Ramon Murua, Hoy Carman, Julian Alston

November-December 1993
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Restricting flow of almonds to export markets may raise profits
by Julian M. Alston, Jason Christian, Juan R. Murua, Richard J. Sexton

November-December 1993
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Crow damage to almonds increasing; no foolproof solution in sight
by Janine Hasey, Terrell P. Salmon

September-October 1993
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Shredding “mummy” walnuts is key to destroying navel orangeworm in winter
by G. Steven Sibbett, Robert A. Van Steenwyk

September-October 1993
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Insect pathogen “Bt” controls peach twig borer on fruits and almonds
by William W. Barnett, John P. Edstrom, Richard L. Coviello, Frank P. Zalom

September-October 1993
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Codling moth, navel orangeworm studies show knowing location of pests in walnuts should help disrupt mating, egg laying
by G. Steven Sibbett, Donald L. Flaherty, Kathleen M. Kelley, Richard E. Rice, John E. Dibble

May-June 1993
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Small farmers: Who are they and why do they matter?
by J. Stumbos

March-April 1993
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Commodity advertising pays… or does it? What it takes to keep those raisins dancing
by Hoy F. Carman, Richard D. Green, Gay J. Mandour

March-April 1992
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How Africanized honey bees will affect California agriculture
by Robert E. Page

January-February 1992
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On the California border, exotic pests pose growing problem for California
by Robert V. Dowell, Conrad J. Krass

January-February 1992
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Owning harvest equipment versus custom hiring: the case of walnuts
by Steven C. Blank, Karen Klonsky, Kim Norris

November-December 1991
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Survey documents open burning in the San Joaquin Valley
by Bryan M. Jenkins, Scott Q. Turn, Robert B. Williams

July-August 1991
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California almond markets and reserve strategies analyzed
by Julian M. Alston, Richard J. Sexton

July-August 1991
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Fall almond pruning has practical advantages, no adverse effects
by Wilbur O. Reil, Warren C. Micke, James Yeager, Charles Langston

May-June 1991
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A shoppers' survey: California nuts and produce, food quality, and food safety
by Marciel A. Pastore, Christine M. Bruhn

January-February 1991
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IPM: California's almond IPM program
by Karen Klonsky, Frank Zalom, Bill Barnett

September-October 1990
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Integrated pest management in California
by Frank G. Zalom, Mary Louise Flint

September-October 1990
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Biology and control of the ten lined June beetle in almonds
by Robert A. Van Steenwyk, Donald Rough, Paul S. Verdegaal

July-August 1990
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Distribution of peach twig borer damage in peaches
by Craig V. Weakley, Philipp Kirsch, Frank G. Zalorn

January-February 1990
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Vegetation management systems in almond orchards
by Clyde L. Elmore

July-August 1989
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Effect of fungicides on shot hole disease of almonds
by Beth L. Teviotdale, Mario Viveros, Mark W. Freeman, G. Steven Sibbett

May-June 1989
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The economics of integrated mite management in almonds
by J. C. Headley, Marjorie A. Hoy

January-February 1986
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Improving honey bee pollination efficiency in almonds
by Gerald M. Loper, Robbin W. Thorp, Richard Berdel

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1985
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Aerial movements of mites in almonds: Implications for pest management
by Marjorie A. Hoy, Hugo E. van de Baan, J. J. Rob Groot, Ross P. Field

September 1984
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Managing spider mites in almonds with pesticide-resistant predators
by Marjorie A. Hoy, William W. Barnett, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Darryl Castro, Daniel Cahn, Walter J. Bentley

July-August 1984
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Sampling spider mites in almonds
by Frank G. Zalom, Lloyd T. Wilson, Marjorie A. Hoy, William W. Barnett, Janet M. Smilanick

May-June 1984
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A quick method of estimating chill hours
by Laurence R. Costello

March-April 1984
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Cultural management of the navel orangeworm by winter sanitation
by Frank G. Zalom, Craig Weakley, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Walter J. Bentley, William W. Barnett, Joseph H. Connell

March-April 1984
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Cultural control of navel orangeworm in almond orchards
by Curtis E. Engle, Martin M. Barnes

September-October 1983
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Economic analysis of navel orangeworm control in almonds
by Joseph C. Headley

May-June 1983
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New wasp may help control navel orangeworm
by E. Fred Legner, Gordon Gordh, Aquiles Silveira-Guido, Max E. Badgley

May-June 1982
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Monitoring peach twig borer in almonds with sex pheromone traps
by Wilbur O. Reil, Toynette W. Johnson, Joseph C. Profita, Clarence S. Davis, Lonnie C. Hendricks, Donald Rough

September-October 1981
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Compatibility of now parasite with commercial sprayers
by James E. Lindegren, John E. Dibble, Charles E. Curtis, Tom T. Yamashita, Ed Romero

March-April 1981
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Impact of now insecticides on mites in northern California almonds
by Marjorie A. Hoy, Norman W. Ross, Don Rough

May 1978
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Mites in almonds and stone fruits
by Richard E. Rice, Richard A. Jones

April 1978
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Integrated pest management in almonds
by Richard E. Rice, Martin M. Barnes, Charles E. Curtis

February 1978
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Egg traps monitor navel orangeworm
by Richard E. Rice, Lee L. Sadler

March 1977
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Bud failure in almonds: Variability of bud failure in Nonpareil almonds
by D. E. Kester, Rachid Hellali, R. N. Asay

March 1975
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Almond yield reduction
by M. Gerdts, W. C. Micke, D. Rough, K. W. Hench, L.T. Browne, G. S. Sibbett

March 1975
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Shot hole disease control in Almonds—by into overhead sprinklers
by T. Aldrich, W. J. Moller, H. Schulbach

October 1974
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Early irrigation for almonds
by W. C. Micke, H. C. Meith, K. Uriu, P. E. Martin

September 1972
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Relationship of navel orangeworm moths to hard shell and soft shell almonds
by Philip S. Crane, F. M. Summers

January 1971
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Effects of Alar on almonds… delayed flowering… shorter shoots
by Kay Ryugo, D. E. Kester, Don Rough, Felix Mikuckis

January 1970
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Noninfectious bud failure of almonds in California (1) the nature and origin
by D. E. Kester

December 1969
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Noninfectious bud failure of almonds in California (2) identification and control of bud failure in almond varieties
by D. E. Kester, A. D. Rizzi, H. E. Williams, R. W. Jones

December 1969
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Timing supplemental feeding of honey bees for improved crop pollination
by Bob Sheesley, Bernard Poduska

October 1969
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Phytotoxicity, and irrigation effects in orchard weed control with herbicides
by A. H. Lange, B. B. Fischer

October 1969
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Effects of irrigation, crop density on almond trunk growth
by K. Uriu, P. E. Martin, R. M. Hagan

March 1969
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Chemical attractants for navel orangeworm moths
by D. W. Price, J. A. Mazrimas, F. M. Summers

November 1967
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Water use of dry-farmed almonds under clean and noncultivation conditions
by David Holmberg, Lukas Werenfels

September 1967
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Progress report on Johnsongrass control in orchards
by C. L. Elmore, A. H. Lange, L. L. Buschmann, R. B. Jeter, J. J. Smith

May 1967
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Research on … the oak root fungus
by Robert D. Raabe, A. R. Weinhold, W. D. Wilbur

April 1967
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Early harvesting of almonds
by W. C. Micke, D. E. Kester, A. D. Rizzi, C. V. Carlson

December 1966
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Composition and Feeding Value of Almond Hulls and Hull-Shell Meal
by M. Velasco, C. Schoner, G. P. Lofgreen

March 1965
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Parasites to aid control of navel orangeworm
by L. E. Caltagirone, K. P. Shea, G. L. Finney

January 1964
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Plum root stocks for almonds: Incompatibility emphasized in source mix-up with certain plum combinations
by D. E. Kester, C. J. Hansen, C. Panetsos

June 1962
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Boron deficiency symptoms identified in almonds
by C. J. Hansen, D. E. Kester, K. Uriu

April 1962
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Concentrate spraying possibilities: Shown in California orchard tests
by J. E. Dibble, H. F. Madsen, G. R. Post, A. H. Retan

February 1962
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Eradication of noninfectious bud-failure in almonds objective of breeding program
by Dale E. Kester, E. E. Wilson

June 1961
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Rootstocks: For peaches, plums, prunes, apricots and almonds
by Carl J. Hansen

January 1960
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Mechanical sampler for almonds: Pneumatic device designed to select representative samples from bins without damage to nuts proves successful in tests
by Michael O'Brien

August 1958
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Copper deficiency of almonds: Applications of copper compounds to trees near Paso Robles produced response in leaf growth, corrected kernel shrivel
by D. E. Kester, J. G. Brown, Tom Aldrich

June 1956
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Almond varieties on plum roots: Plum rootstocks being tested for suitability to almonds in wet areas or in soils infected with oak root fungus
by Carl J. Hansen, Dale E. Kester

September 1955
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Frost protection in almonds: Wind machine studies in 1955 frost season indicate protection in mature almond orchards below that obtained in citrus
by D. G. Rhoades, F. A. Brooks, A. S. Leonard, H. B. Schultz

August 1955
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Small-nut almonds: Progress in development of varieties consistently producing small sized nuts
by Dale E. Kester, Robert W. Jones

August 1955
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Navel orangeworm: Field control of walnut pest in northern California aided by restrictive measures
by A. E. Michelbacher, Norman Ross

March 1955
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Early sprays for brown mites: New miticides tested for effectiveness when included in usual near-bloom sprays on almonds and peaches
by F. M. Summers, D. M. Holmberg

January 1953
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Almond meats and hulls: New and improved uses for larger-sized meats and for hulls subjects of investigations
by W. V. Cruess

December 1949
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Almond hulls: Tested as feed for dairy cattle and lambs showed promise and limitations in value
by Robert F. Miller

June 1949
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Suction harvester: Picks up almonds from ground at rate of about four acres a day
by R. R. Parks, J. P. Fairbank

March 1948
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Tunnel type drier adapted for use on sacked almonds
by Ben D. Moses

July 1947
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