Innovation in Industrial Nut Processing 
Publications
The references we turn to on walnut and almond production, irrigation, frost protection, pest management and soil fertility. A curated selection of publications to help you plan your orchard and facility.
Our selected references
Walnut and almond production
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Walnut Production Manual
David E. Ramos (ed.) · University of California ANR
A comprehensive production manual covering everything from walnut orchard establishment to harvest and drying.
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Almond Production Manual
Warren C. Micke (ed.) · UC ANR Publication 3364, 1996
A reference book covering every stage of almond production.
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Irrigation and climate
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Crop Yield Response to Water
FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 66 · FAO, Rome
How crop yields respond to water: the full text, plus the walnut and almond chapters.
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Frost Protection: fundamentals, practice and economics
Richard L. Snyder, J. Paulo de Melo-Abreu · FAO, Rome
Frost protection in orchards: fundamentals, practice and economics.
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Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum
Larry Schwankl, Terry Prichard, Allan Fulton · UC Davis / UCCE
A step-by-step guide to improving irrigation efficiency in almond orchards.
Pest management
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Integrated Pest Management for Walnuts
Larry L. Strand · UC ANR Publication 3270, 3rd ed. 2003
A handbook on integrated pest management in walnuts.
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UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Walnut
UC IPM · UC ANR Publication 3471
A practical guide to walnut pests and diseases.
Soil and plant nutrition
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Ask the Plant: Soil Fertility, Plant Analysis & Crop Nutrition
Charles Walters, Esper K. Chandler · Acres U.S.A.
Soil fertility, plant analysis and nutrition.
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Secrets of Fertile Soils
Erhard Hennig · Acres U.S.A.
The biology of fertile soil and how to protect it.
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The Art of Balancing Soil Nutrients
William McKibben · Acres U.S.A.
A practical guide to interpreting soil analyses.
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The Soul of Soil: A Soil-Building Guide for Master Gardeners and Farmers
Joseph Smillie, Grace Gershuny
A guide to improving soil structure.
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