We are a team of University of California Cooperative Extension pomology farm advisors in the Sacramento Valley.
Sacramento Valley, CA
Joined May 2021
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With frost in next week's forecast, important to read up on recent a Emergency Use approved for a Bacterial Blast management material. sacvalleyorchards.com/almond… @Hwy20orchardoc
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The online UC Nitrogen management course will cover topics like plant N utilization, N sources and budgeting, irrigation and N management, & CA cropping systems. For more information and to register: ucanr.edu/sites/nitrogencour…
The CA #Prune crop appears to be in a good position this year. When planning ahead for next year, pay careful attention to pruning, irrigation, & potassium. For more information, see our article by @Hwy20orcharddoc: sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes…
In the #GrowingTheValleyPodcast November 1 Minute Challenge @PhoebeG_Orchard & @MillironLuke remind us of the importance of cracking out harvest samples and assessing them for different types of damage. Have you done yours yet? growingthevalleypodcast.com/…
. @ucanr is hiring an Orchard Crops Advisor for Madera & Merced Counties. This person will be responsible for conducting research and extension activities for almonds, walnuts, peaches & plums. For more information and to apply: ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum…
#Prune growers with recent weather conditions, it's important to remember to protect pruning wounds against Cytospora infections by applying Topsin-M within one week of pruning. For more strategies for protecting your orchard against Cytospora cankers: sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes…
#Pistachio growers, there are several nitrogen management tools to improve nitrogen use efficiency & comply with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. See this article originally on @SJVtandv by @UCCE_DougAmaral & @UCDavisPlants Patrick Brown: sacvalleyorchards.com/pistac…
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I’m hiring for UC Yolo orchard research & extension. Great job for a recent Davis/Chico/Fresno/Poly ag grad interested in developing science-based solutions for real-world ag issues & translating research into action. Please spread the word! 1/3 careerspub.universityofcalif…
#Almond growers, as we look ahead to the 2022 growing season, water availability & quality will be key issues to plan for. See our recent article by @Hwy20Orcharddoc for considerations when planning for next season. sacvalleyorchards.com/almond…
#Walnut growers- be on the lookout for Bot (photo below) as part of your end of season analysis and strategizing for 2022. sacvalleyorchards.com/walnut… @MillironLuke
#Almond growers- Once soils dry out enough from our last big rain for orchard entry, November is the month to make your banded fall potassium application. 80 lbs of potassium are removed from the orchard or captured in new growth for every 1000 lbs almond kernels harvested.
Interested in applying for Healthy Soils Program or State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants? The Glenn County UCCE office and RCD are hosting a free workshop for grant application assistance! More details here: sacvalleyorchards.com/event/…
Sudden autumn freezes have damaged #walnut orchards in the Central Valley in recent years. Attend our virtual panel of UC experts & growers on 11/4 for a conversation about how to prepare for potential future freeze events. More information & to register: sacvalleyorchards.com/event/…
#Prune growers- sample your dormant spurs in November to determine how to best manage aphides, mites, and scales in your orchard. For more information on pest management strategies and other orchard management tasks to keep in mind, see our post: sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes…
Our team has harvested 3 #walnut rootstock trials this season. We're observing a lot of crown gall on Paradox seedlings (image below), compared to almost none on clonal Paradox. Photo Credits: @MillironLuke
ALT Crown gall on Paradox seedling
#Walnut growers, given the recent heavy rainfall, check out our many resources on managing orchard flooding from past experiences, such as: sacvalleyorchards.com/walnut…
It's time to start thinking about your fall/winter weed management strategy. Use the resources and tips in this article from @SJVtandv by Kurt Hembree to help you identify and control weeds in your orchard: sacvalleyorchards.com/almond…
.@ucanr is hiring an Area IPM Advisor for the Northern Sacramento Valley. They will develop a pest management research & extension program for orchard crops including almonds, walnuts, prunes & peaches as well as vegetable crops. More info & to apply: ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum…
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On the #podcast Janine Hasey (@UCANR) synthesizes decades of collaborative research to deliver key grower considerations for all the commercially available walnut rootstocks in California. @PhoebeG_Orchard Research funding thanks to @USDA_NIFA @CaWalnuts growingthevalleypodcast.com/…
ALT Crown gall and Phytophthora are key weaknesses of Paradox seedling rootstock