Northern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – July 15, 2016
July 15th ET Report for the Gerber South, Durham, and Colusa CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Olive Fly Counts – July 11, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
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IPM Insect Update – July 11, 2016
Tehama County Insect Pest Update for July 11, 2016. Continue reading
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Preharvest & Harvest Prune Orchard Practices in a Tough Year
The 2016 prune crop in California is forecast to be 45,000 dried tons, or about 1000 lbs dried fruit/acre based on current acreage data provided by growers. The crop for next year is beginning to develop this year, so deficiencies this year can limit the crop next year. Cutting back instead of eliminating inputs/investment is the best approach in a year like this, keeping in mind that next year might be tough, too, if there is a big crop that has to be farmed with the light returns from this year. The following are some practices to consider in every year, modified in light of the challenges of a light crop. Continue reading
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Northern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – July 8, 2016
July 8th ET Report for the Gerber South, Durham, and Colusa CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Southern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 ET Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon, and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Olive Fly Counts – July 4, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
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IPM Insect Update – July 5, 2016
Tehama County Insect Pest Update for July 5, 2016. Continue reading
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Tipping the Scales to Favor Walnut Quality
In years when walnuts have a lower value, it is important to produce quality, light-colored kernels to maximize profitability. Here are some suggestions for producing high quality nuts. Continue reading
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Southern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016 ET Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon, and Verona CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Northern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – July 1, 2016
July 1st ET Report for the Gerber South, Durham, and Colusa CIMIS stations. Continue reading
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Olive Fly Counts – June 27, 2016
Olive Fruit Fly Populations for Glenn & Tehama Counties Continue reading
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IPM Insect Update – June 27, 2016
Tehama County Insect Pest Update for June 27, 2016. Continue reading
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Beware of Anthracnose!
Did you notice yellow, flagging almond branches this spring?
The anthracnose fungus overwinters in infected mummies left on the tree and in dead twigs or branches resulting from infections the previous year. This year’s infections start when spores are splash dispersed by rain to the bloom or to new nuts. If small nuts are infected, they shrivel and turn a rusty orange color. Later in the season, if hulls are infected when nuts are full size, hulls gum and begin to shrivel. Continue reading
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Northern Sac Valley Soil Moisture Loss Report – June 24, 2016
June 24th ET Report for the Gerber South, Durham, and Colusa CIMIS stations. Continue reading