Sacramento Valley Orchard Source

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

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

The impacts of such an unusually wet winter and prolonged spring rain events on insect and mite activity are still developing. This article summarizes some notable observations thus far and specific pest management considerations as we move into summer.

This 4th leaf almond orchard had multiple trees collapse suddenly when temperatures warmed up. In some cases, the trees were isolated and surrounded by apparently healthy trees; in others, several trees down the row died almost simultaneously.

I am ecstatic to be working as the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) orchard systems Farm Advisor for Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties. I am based out of the Butte County Cooperative Extension Office in Oroville.