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The higher the yield per acre early in the life of an orchard, the sooner the orchard covers development costs and returns a net profit to the grower. With new, well-anchored prune rootstocks now in the market, especially Krymsk 86 and Viking, it is worth reviewing young orchard pruning trial data. Continue reading
Prune prices to California growers are influenced by world production volume that can change, dramatically, from year to year. Read this article for recommendations about how to prepare for next year. Continue reading
Cankers caused by fungi of Cytospora spp. can severely limit prune production; reducing grower income and potentially leading to early orchard removal due to scaffold and/or tree loss. This article provides information about how to control Cytospora in your orchard. Continue reading
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
Plan for the worst, hope for the best. That’s a tough, solid, strategy as the 2021 season winds down and growers and PCAs look to 2022. Read this article for some considerations when following this strategy. Continue reading
Read this article for almond orchard management tasks to keep in mind in November. Continue reading
Read this article for prune orchard management tasks to keep in mind in November. Continue reading
Read this article for walnut orchard management tasks to keep in mind in November. Continue reading
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
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
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
Read this article for almond orchard management tasks to keep in mind in October. Continue reading
In the Sacramento Valley, an autumn freeze has damaged walnut orchards every November for the last three years. Read this article for tips on freeze protection in your walnut orchard. Continue reading
Read this article for prune orchard management tasks to keep in mind in October. Continue reading
Recent years have brought hot temperatures, heat waves, droughts and rain that have broken records. What does that mean? And what can we do to plan for it in almond orchards? Continue reading