almond Articles
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The sorption of copper on almond shell: optimization and kinetics
Batch sorption studies using almond shell as an sorbent for the removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solutions, showed that copper removal decreased from 74.9% to 45.6% with increasing its concentration from 10 to 70 ppm. The removal increased with increasing sorbent dose and pH, respectively. Copper removal was obtained equal to 63.7%, 69.6% and 58.6% at 26˚C, 40˚C and 55˚C. The sorption of Cu (II) ...
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Acid dyes removal using low cost adsorbents
Dyestuff production units and dyeing units have always had pressing need techniques that allow economical pre-treatment for colour in the effluent. The effectiveness of adsorption for dye removal from wastewaters has made it an ideal alternative to other expensive treatment options. Removal of acid green 25 and acid red 183 from aqueous solution by different adsorbent such as shells of almond and ...
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ALARMING ALMONDEMIC: US Export Data
Findings from the latest US Almonds export data reveal remarkable numbers for the global trading community. America remains the world’s top exporter of almonds with upwards of 60% global market share. In the first six months of 2021, US almond exports were valued at about $267 Million. As has been the case in the past few years, India was the largest importer of America’s almonds, ...
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Technology quarterly the future of Agriculture
If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing, says Geoffrey Carr. Fortunately, that is already beginning to happen TOM ROGERS is an almond farmer in Madera County, in California’s Central Valley. Almonds are delicious and nutritious. They are also lucrative. Californian farmers, who between them grow 80% of the world’s supply of these ...
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300% Faster Soil-Water Infiltration Rate & Over 65% Reduction in Water Use of Almonds in Chile - Case Study
Details: Kyminasi Plant Booster (KPB) technology was installed on a grove of almond trees in Chile. This orchard had been monitored for four years with humidity ...
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Rogers uses new tech to grow crops
Overlooking 175 acres of almond orchards that are utilizing advanced technology to irrigate and farm, sits a barn that was built in the 1870s. Tom Rogers and his brother Dan own the property that is a mix of the past and future of farming in California. The brothers inherited the property that was believed to be purchased by their grandfather in 1916. Yet, Tom Rogers credited his father for ...
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Almond Grower Slashes Water Usage
The American south-west and central plains could be on course for super-droughts the like of which they have not witnessed in over a 1,000 years. Places like California are already facing very dry conditions, but these are quite gentle compared with some periods in the 12th and 13th Centuries. The drought in California has reached dire proportions, landing agriculture directly in the regulatory ...
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Almond producer decreases parrot presence by 80% - Case Study
Location: Paine, Maipo Alto, Chile Application context: Almond production Problem definition: Burrowing parrots eating the almonds Bird species: Burrowing parrots (Psittacidae) Time of the year with bird problems: February – March Time of the day with bird problems: From dusk till dawn Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser Autonomic 500 with solar panel In use sinse: February 2018 ...
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2020 Regional Bee Hours Overview: Almonds
With petal fall well under way throughout the Valley, are you curious how the bees fared? Warm temperatures and dry weather meant that 2020 turned out to be a good year for bees, paving the way for promising yield potential. What is a bee hour? Bee hours tells you how many hours have occurred which are favorable for bees to fly. A bee hour is defined as one hour where: There is no rain ...
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Almonds: Improved Plant Health - Case Study
Acres: 500 Goals: Streamline water usage Advance harvest time Reduce employee costs Equipment Installed: Pressure Sensors Soil Sensors Dendrometers 1 Weather Station Information Provided: Our data revealed the impact of leaks, blockages, and uneven distribution on plant vigor. The grower used the irrigation schedule recommended by our software and then used our equipment to ...
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Irrigation Advances are Transforming how we Farm
The American south-west and central plains could be on course for super-droughts the like of which they have not witnessed in over a 1,000 years. Places like California are already facing very dry conditions, but these are quite gentle compared with some periods in the 12th and 13th Centuries. On this blog and elsewhere, we have often talked about having improved water efficiency as an industry ...
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Late Spring Almond Irrigation
Late spring (late April to early June) is an important time in almond orchard development. During this time, the almond embryo is developing into a mature kernel. At this point in the season, proper irrigation management can be a major contributor to the difference between a marginal and major improvement in crop yield and quality. Development is complete when the kernel fills the shell ...
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Biodico, Redrock Ranch, Five Points, California - Case Study
Located at Redrock Ranch in the heart of the almond capital of the world: California's San Joaquin Valley, Biodico is working in partnership with the ranch, APL and the California Energy Commission to study a wide range of alternative energy solutions. With easy access to diverse and plentiful agricultural waste, Biodico has installed a newly upgraded PP20 Power Pallet v5.0 at this project site. ...
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2022 AlmondBeat: Prepare for Hull-split by listening to your trees - and the soil
In California and the northern hemisphere, nut fill has finished for most varieties of almonds, and hull split strategies are in place to get ready for harvest. Good hull split strategy is crucial for achieving a uniform hull split in each block, leading to more efficient shakes while avoiding navel orangeworm (NOW) and the costly spray programs required to manage it. During hull-split, many ...
By Phytech
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3D dimensional inspections on fruit harvesting machines
A 3D scanner is a trusted professional tool In the agri-food sector, the range of treats has been growing for a long time: sweet snacks, chocolate spreads and pastries are becoming more popular all over the world. To produce these delicacies, different kinds of shell nuts are necessary, such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts. The challenge of harvesting these nuts was taken on ...
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Navel Orangeworm Management at Hull Split
With navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring well underway in the Central Valley, it’s time to review your spray strategy for the 2020 season. While percent damage in previous seasons can give you a sense of how successful your NOW management program was, it can be hard to find the answers when things don’t go according to plan. Looking at how your sprays were timed, relative to the ...
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Peanut Crusher Machine in Kenya
Recently, we have sold two sets of peanut crusher machines to a customer in Kenya. This type of machine is designed to cut various beans and nuts (like peanuts, almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, Macadamia nuts and hazelnuts kernels) into granular sizes or powder. The final products of the peanut crusher machine are in high demand in the food processing industry. To meet specific demand of customers, ...
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Water
Water is the most valuable asset on earth, which determines to a significant extent the development of life in all corners of the world. 95% of the amount of water on earth is chemically bound in rocks making it impossible to utilize and be part of the hydrological cycle. Of the remaining 5%, 97% is saline found in oceans and seas, while the remaining 3% is distributed: • 2,37% in ...
By Palaplast
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Why Is Peanut Cutter Machine Hygienic And Cost-Effective?
A peanut chopper machine is one the most popular machines of our company. It is designed to shred various beans and nuts into particles or powder. The automatic peanut cutter machine has many advantages, especially hygienic and cost-effective. 1.Why is the peanut cutter machine hygienic? Food safety is closely associated with people’s health. So, it deserves to keep high levels of hygiene ...
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Healthy, Fair and Profitable: A Win-Win Pesticide Policy
A new report released by the Pacific Institute and the California Green Scissors project makes the case for changing the way pesticides are regulated in California. According to the report, if California significantly increased its funding for sustainable agriculture -- instead of just spending money to regulate pesticide usage -- we could aid California farmers, improve the public health and ...
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