Previous Southern Sacramento Valley ET Reports- June 2022
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for June 02- June 30, 2022. Continue reading
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Protecting Sacramento Valley Waterways from Pyrethroid Exceedances
As farmers have reduced their reliance on organophosphate insecticides for pest control, there has been a shift to other control tactics. Most challenging for the topic of watersheds has been a shift towards increased use of pyrethroids. In general, the amounts found are low, nevertheless, cases of exceedances do occur, and these cases need to be eliminated. Continue reading
Applying Almond Hulls & Shells as Potassium-Rich Amendments
New studies show that almond hulls and shells can be used as low-cost organic matter amendments and can release potassium into the soil. This can help increase soil exchangeable potassium with benefits to July leaf potassium values, and in the long term, could build soil organic matter content while reducing dust and erosion. Continue reading
New UC Davis Prune Varieties Prove Promising
The UC Davis Prune breeding program is eager to patent a new variety, Yolo Gold, as well as promote new promising French-type cultivars. Continue reading
Previous Southern Sacramento Valley ET Reports- May 2022
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for April 29-June 02, 2022. Continue reading
Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports- May 2022
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Tehama County (Gerber South), Butte County (Biggs and Durham) and Colusa County (Williams). More information on using ET Reports is available here. Accumulations started on February 25th 2022 for pasture, table and high density … Continue reading
Mechanical Pruning Trial in ‘French’ Prune – Through Year Four
Work continues at the Red Bluff mechanical pruning trial initiated in 2019, thanks to the California Prune Board. Continue reading
Pistachio Nitrogen Nutrition: What do we know and how do we manage?
Given that N fertilizer mismanagement have increased significantly and the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) have implemented new regulations to prevent agricultural runoff from impairing surface waters, it only makes sense to use available tools to improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE). This article provides more information about what tools are available. Continue reading
Previous South Sacramento Valley ET Reports- October 2021
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading
Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports-October 2021
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Tehama County (Gerber South), Butte County (Biggs and Durham) and Colusa County (Williams) CIMIS stations. Continue reading
We’re Hiring-Area IPM Advisor in Butte County
The Area IPM Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied problem-solving research program in IPM in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, Yuba, and Tehama counties in coordination with the Statewide IPM Program. See this post for more information and to apply! Continue reading
We’re Hiring- Orchard Systems Area Advisor based in Tehama County!
The Orchard Systems Area Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied problem-solving research program for Food producing clientele of Tehama, Butte, Glenn and Shasta counties. See this post for more information and to apply! Continue reading
Fall Walnut IPM – Looking Back and Looking Forward
Read this article for an update on codling moth and navel orangeworm pressure in 2021 as well as information on the emerging pest: flatheaded borer. Continue reading
Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports-September 2021
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Tehama County (Gerber South), Butte County (Biggs and Durham) and Colusa County (Williams) CIMIS stations. Continue reading
Previous South Sacramento Valley ET Reports- September 2021
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading