Boron Deficiency

Boron is a weird nutrient in orchard crops, particularly in California. It’s needed in very small amounts, and some crops, like almonds, do not tolerate soil levels much above 1 ppm. To complicate things, boron tends to be deficient in some parts of the valley.

Current South Sacramento Valley ET Report - August 17, 2018

Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon, and Verona CIMIS stations.

Current Northern Sacramento Valley ET Report - August 17, 2018

Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Tehama, Butte and Colusa county CIMIS stations.

Harvest Damage Evaluation for Almonds

The beginning of almond harvest is upon us in the Sacramento Valley, and while the bulk of the in-season pest management decisions are behind us for 2018, now is the time for a key activity in your year-round IPM Program – harvest samples.

Basic Stem Water Potential Measurement - In Concept and In the Field

Stem water potential is a direct measure of water tension (negative pressure) within the plant. Continue reading to learn more about the basic concept of stem water potential and measurement in the field.