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Autumn freeze damage in walnuts can occur when trees experience freezing temperatures prior to going into dormancy. Since 2018, we’ve learned management practices that can prevent widespread damage. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for June 28 – Aug 1, 2024. Continue reading
Clarissa Reyes, Orchard Systems Advisor, Sutter-Yuba, Butte & Placer Countie Jaime Ott, UCCE Tehama, Shasta, Glenn & Butte Counties Becky Wheeler-Dykes, UCCE Glenn, Colusa & Tehama Counties In February 2024, the Sutter-Yuba and Tehama Walnut Day meetings featured panel discussions … Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for June 28 – Aug 1, 2024. Continue reading
Historically, the recommendation from UC almond experts for the ideal time to shake was as soon as 100% hull split occurred throughout the orchard, however, these considerations vary widely among varieties and locations. Potential challenges that growers should consider when timing harvest include pest and disease management, nut removal/drying time, and nut quality. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for May 31- June 27, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for May 31 – June 27, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for May 3 – May 30, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for April 5 – May 2, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for May 3 – May 30, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for April 5 – May 2, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for Mar 08 – April 04, 2024. Continue reading
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for Mar 08 – April 04, 2024. Continue reading
Nut samples were collected by UCCE advisors and analyzed and confirmed for BAN (brown apical necrosis) and walnut blight. If you observed BAN or walnut blight symptoms in your orchards this year, be aware that inoculum can remain for next year. BAN can lead to mold and reduce nut quality and yield, and walnut blight can reduce yield as infected nuts prematurely abort. 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