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Mark Hutson fallows his land when taking out an orchard. He wants to leave it open to take on water during winter rains. His philosophy: Don't replant so fast.
Bob Beede is a UCANR Farm Advisor, Emeritus Kings County, and consults with Tree Growers. He comments on the Ivanhoe variety, which is less likely to become rancid in poor storage. He also comments on Chandler, the top variety in the industry.
Anthony Duttle is the owner of Rush and Duttle Consulting. He comments on minimizing the chance of picking up the wrong jug before an application.
Robert Verloop is the Executive Director of the California Walnut Board and Commission. He comments on the problem of oxidation which impacts walnut quality.
Bob Klein is the manager of the California Pistachio Research Board in Visalia. He comments on a new pest Growers and pest control advisers (PCAs) should be on the lookout for a new pest called carpophilus beetle.