CONTENTS FEATURES 8 Grower Profile The consultant Walnut and almond advisor John Post focuses on helping growers 12 Crop Management Effective dormant strategies A look at winter sanitation, chill and irrigation inspection 14 Irrigation + Water Management Irrigation tech A look at what's new for nut growers 16 Cover Story Almond harvest difficulties Growers battle more insects, disease in delayed season marked by late bloom 20 Plant Health The nose knows Researchers work with dogs to detect spotted lanternfly eggs DEPARTMENTS 4 Editor's Letter 24 Almond Board of California 28 American Pecan Council 30 Company Spotlights 34 Ad Index/Events 14 Irrigation tech 16 Almond harvest difficulties 9 The consultant POSTHARVEST ISSUE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 22 The nose knows On the Cover Miss our September/October issue? It's available to view at nationalnutgrower.com In the next issue: January/February 2024 - The Sustainability Issue Pollination, Waste Control & Byproducts, Irrigation & Water Management The first shakings typically begin in small volumes in late July and in more regular volume in early August, but this year the process commenced in the middle of August, two to three weeks later than usual for most varieties. Photo courtesy of the Almond Board of California. Grow Fruit? Scan here to subscribe to FGN NATIONALNUTGROWER.COM 3http://www.nationalnutgrower.com http://www.NATIONALNUTGROWER.COM