Southern Sacramento Valley ET Report – March 5, 2017
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Aerial Phytophthora or Bacterial Canker?
Weekly “Photos from the Field” feature images taken while on farm calls. They reflect current conditions and questions that I am receiving from growers & PCAs. Continue reading
Ant Mounds
Can you identify an ant by its mound? Of course, it’s better to base IDs off of the ant specimen itself, but for the more entomophobic among you, ant mound ID may sound like a fantastic alternative. Continue reading
Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports – March 2018
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Tehama, Butte and Colusa county CIMIS stations. Continue reading
Thinning Prunes
Will you need to thin prunes this year? In order to keep fruit from falling through the sizer, you need to do some legwork and estimate your fruit set. If needed, thinning should occur roughly around the same time as … Continue reading
Low Temperatures in the Forecast!
There are a few nights in the upcoming 10-day forecast that predict temperatures at 32°F or lower. This post contains resources if you need information about frost protection. Continue reading
How is Band Canker Infecting Young Trees?
Band canker has been an increasing problem in young almond orchards in recent years. Some hot spot areas have suffered high damage and occasionally required the replanting of an entire pollenizer variety. Symptomatic trees have gumming on the trunk. In the first year of infection, gumming may show as a ring or band around the trunk (hence its’ common name). Keep reading for the latest research results. Continue reading
Notice: DPR Grants Emergency Exemption to Orchards with Standing Water
California DPR has granted an emergency exemption for fungicide applications to orchards that have standing water until June 1st, 2017. Keep reading for more information on which counties are affected and what restrictions you should keep in mind. Continue reading
Looking Ahead to 2018
Meeting season has already begun to ratchet up! Speaking of meetings, we’re in the process of planning agendas and writing talks for a whole slate of upcoming UCCE grower meetings. Keep reading for a master table of the upcoming UC meetings. Happy holidays from all of us, and best wishes as we head into the next cropping year. Continue reading
Southern Sacramento Valley ET Report – October 6, 2017
Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading
Olive Fly Counts – October 4th, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
Olive Fly Counts – September 19, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
Olive Fly Counts – September 12, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
Oilless Walnuts
Early splitting husks in walnuts are oilless nuts. They can be recognized by the early husk split and dark pellicle with white nut meat. Click Read More (below) to see more images of oilless nuts compared to normal walnuts. Continue reading
Olive Fly Pest Report
Weekly olive fruit fly counts for locations in Glenn and Tehama counties. Continue reading