Good Pressure Chamber Field Measurement Technique
Consistent technique helps improve the accuracy of stem water potential (SWP) measurements. Keep reading for tips on bagging, measuring, and properly determining the SWP endpoint. Continue reading
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Consistent technique helps improve the accuracy of stem water potential (SWP) measurements. Keep reading for tips on bagging, measuring, and properly determining the SWP endpoint. Continue reading
Continue to brush up on your pressure chamber technique with tips on selecting leaves for SWP measurement, weather conditions, and other FAQs. Continue reading
Visual cues of crop stress are among the most basic observations that can be used to manage irrigation in orchard crops. However, these cues can be somewhat subjective and are often expressed after plant stress is higher than desired. Measuring midday stem water potential (SWP) using a pressure chamber is a quantitative method for evaluating plant water status. Continue reading
Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Early Walnut Tree Training: Discuss early handling and training practices for different nursery products & Hands-on Pressure Chamber Workshop: Discuss using the plant-based pressure chamber for irrigation timing. Continue reading
The University of California Cooperative Extension invites fruit and nut crop producers to participate in a free training opportunity. This workshop will offer classroom teaching and field experience. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn to use a pressure chamber on different nut and fruit crops, work with different types of pressure chambers and learn about a new app that speeds up the monitoring process. Continue reading
Join Glenn County Walnut Field Day on June 09, 2022, from 8:30-11:30 AM. Growth and Yield Performance of Clonal ‘Paradox’ Walnut Rootstocks plus Hands-on Workshop: Using a Pressure Chamber for Irrigation Scheduling. Continue reading
Sutter County Walnut Field meeting Tuesday June 07, 2022 8:30 AM- Growth and yield performance of clonal ‘Paradox’ walnut rootstocks plus a hands-on workshop: Using a Pressure Chamber for Irrigation Scheduling.
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Join on Thursday, June 23, 2022 for an Irrigation Management demo 8:30-10:30 AM at CSU Chico University Farm. There will be a variety trial tour, pressure chamber demonstration, and new irrigation management technology discussion. Continue reading
If you haven’t already, look at your orchard operation: take some time to Stop, Think, Observe, and Plan. Read for an overview on resources on topics on spray calibration, sanitation, codling moth mating disruption, pests, and more. Continue reading
Excessive water, caused by rain, flooding, or even overirrigation, is a challenge for orchards and can cause two very different problems: waterlogging and Phytophthora infection. Given that we had bountiful rain this winter and orchards with standing water were common, continuous monitoring and collaboration with your PCA or farm advisor will be increasingly valuable. Continue reading
A careful approach to irrigation in 2023 is one way to both save money and help ensure you have a healthy and productive orchard. Continue reading
More details on the examples in “Healthier Orchards with A Careful Start of Irrigation in 2023.” Continue reading
Read this article for prune orchard management tasks to keep in mind in April. Continue reading
In the middle of a drought, there are several management practices that may improve the retention of limited water resources. Read ahead to learn how groundwater recharge, winter cover crops, organic matter, and tillage can affect your water conservation plan. Continue reading
Producers should strive to maintain sufficient tree water status to maintain any current crop-load as well as overall tree and orchard health to help support crops in the coming years. Spring freezes and reduced water supplies have significantly affected production. When considering late-season irrigation strategies for prune trees, both the current and following season’s crops must be considered. Continue reading