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- Almond: Prunus dulcis - Information on this crop, its history, world production, botanical description, culture, harvesting and nutrition.
- Almond Varieties - Information on five varieties commonly grown in California. [PDF]
- Almonds from Bloom to Market - Growing almonds is a busy year round business in California. This article discusses the annual cycle of activity.
- California Almond Facts - The Almond Board of California provides information on this crop, with eighty percent of the world’s supply being produced in the state. [PDF]
- Crop Profile for Almonds in California - Besides information on general production and cultural practices, this article gives a wealth of information on insect pests and their control, diseases and other problems.
- Orchard Sanitation and Navel Orangeworm Control - Navel orangeworms can do serious damage to nuts and encourage the production of aflatoxins. This article discusses prevention and control measures. [PDF]
- Producing Quality Almonds: Food Safety Starts on the Farm - Information on reducing the potential for on-farm contamination of almonds especially when the nuts drop to the ground during harvest. [PDF]
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