Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports- August, 2022
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for June 02- June 30, 2022. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Management Practices for Improved Water Capture
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
After the Rain: Maintaining Nut Quality
Sacramento Valley received approximately 2″ of rain during the last storm, leaving behind many wet almonds and challenging growers with reduced nut quality and decreased returns. Read ahead for best management practices for your situation. Continue reading
Six Steps to Prepare for the Next Sudden Autumn Freeze
In the Sacramento Valley, an autumn freeze has damaged walnut orchards every November for the last four years. Read this article for tips on freeze protection in your walnut orchard. Continue reading
Should You Use Ethephon in a Lean Price Year?
Posted on July 15, 2019 by Dani Lightle. Reposted on September 15, 2022 by Janine Hasey. Sure, you can harvest your walnuts this fall without application of any ethephon. Forgoing the ethephon application would save you material and spray costs. … Continue reading
In-season-& Post-harvest Management of Navel Orangeworm (NOW)
Navel orangeworm is a pest remaining on most nut growers’ and pest control advisors’ minds regardless of the time of the year. Implementing in-season and post-harvest management strategies can minimize current and future navel orangeworm damage to an orchard. Continue reading
Previous Southern Sacramento Valley ET Reports- August, 2022
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for June 02- June 30, 2022. Continue reading