Luke Milliron
Luke Milliron is an University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor for Butte, Tehama, and Glenn counties. Luke is our newest columnist, providing another in a series of columns on nuts by University of California Cooperative Extension advisors. Research includes the start of irrigation in almond, evaluation of new almond varieties, walnut rootstock evaluation, and walnut whole orchard recycling.
Keep Roots in Mind for Effective Walnut Irrigation
By Luke Milliron|June 21, 2022
Drier, better aerated conditions during root flush may promote growth from deeper roots.
Why Cytospora Is a Year-Round Fight for Prune Growers
By Franz Niederholzer | Luke Milliron|February 18, 2020
Once thought to be not much more than an annoyance, this canker disease is threatening orchards.
When is a Good Time to Start Early Season Irrigation of Nut Trees?
By Allan E. Fulton | Luke Milliron|February 22, 2019
No grower wants to leave trees parched but starting too early in the season can lead to both root and crown diseases.
New Crop Protection Tool in Walnut Blight Fight
By Luke Milliron | James E. Adaskaveg|April 3, 2018
Just in the nick of time, walnut growers can add another weapon to their arsenal in battling this deadly foe.
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