Growing the Valley
251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis is a podcast that goes over new research and basic information about growing orchard crops in the Central Valley of California
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Encore: Lu Zhang on Dust During Pistachio Bloom
April 03, 2024 00:16 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBLu Zhang provides an update on work published last year on the effect of dust on pistachio pollen, flowers, nut set, and blanking (it’s not good!). Please note that there are other physiological causes of blanking, such as incomplete pollination or aborted kernel development, and that we have not determined how much dust could contribute to blanking in the field. Also, the episode was recorded before the heavy rains in March in the southern San Joaquin Valley, so high dust conditions may not...
Daniele Zaccaria on cover crop research in pistachios
March 26, 2024 23:01 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBCover crops! They’re not just for almonds (despite the bulk of California orchard cover crop research being in that crop). Daniele Zaccaria has been conducting research on cover crops in California pistachio orchards and shares what he has found, including some interesting possibilities as to why they found higher yields in orchards with cover crops. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not co...
When to Start Irrigating Walnuts
March 20, 2024 19:32 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBLuke Milliron and Ken Shackel (UC Davis) sit down to talk about the decade plus of research investigating when to start irrigation in the spring for walnut orchards. If you want to learn more about incorporating the pressure chamber to improve orchard health and cut costs - contact your local farm advisor or Luke at (530) 828-9666 Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the spe...
Carpophilus truncatus with Houston Wilson
March 13, 2024 00:19 - 20 minutes - 32.2 MBIn a world where it feels like we have a new invasive pest every month, sometimes it’s hard for an arthropod to stand out. Last year, the nut industries were put on notice by Carpophilus truncatus, a tiny beetle that has commandeered big attention. Lucky for us (and unluckily for the Australians), we aren’t alone in trying to figure out how to keep this beetle under control. Houston Wilson shares what we know about its spread in the state, and what we can learn from Down Under. Come to an u...
Pecan Basics with Dr. Richard Heerema
March 05, 2024 19:40 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBPhoebe talks with Richard Heerema, the pecan specialist for New Mexico State University, about pecan botany and physiology, and why it may not be as good of a choice for areas prone to flooding as you think it might be. This is an episode for those who are thinking of planting pecans but have not done so. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing...
Pecan Basics with Dr. Richard Heerema (Copy)
March 05, 2024 19:40 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBPhoebe talks with Richard Heerema, the pecan specialist for New Mexico State University, about pecan botany and physiology, and why it may not be as good of a choice for areas prone to flooding as you think it might be. This is an episode for those who are thinking of planting pecans but have not done so. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing...
Florent Trouillas on the use of Orondis in pistachios
February 27, 2024 20:06 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBFlorent Trouillas, a professor of Cooperative Extension in plant pathology at UC Davis, describes how pistachios become infected with phytophthora and how to manage it. He also describes his research on this newly registered product. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is law. Find out...
New UC Davis Prune Varieties Prove Promising
February 21, 2024 07:09 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBSarah Castro (UC Davis) discusses how new prune varieties can improve a grower’s bottom line! scastro @ ucdavis.edu Insta: @cali.prunebreeder Initial episode on the prune breeding program with Sarah Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information prese...
2024 water outlook with Sam Sandovol Solis
February 06, 2024 18:15 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBPhoebe and Sam discuss the water outlook for 2024. Some things have changed since last year, but some things have stayed the same. Listen to the entire episode to hear a public service announcement about tequila and agave production in the state! Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is ...
Encore: Pistachio Dormancy with Craig Kallsen
January 30, 2024 16:11 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBWhile we posted this episode all the way back in 2018, we thought we would dust it off since the information is still timely. Phoebe interviews Craig Kallsen, the now emeritus subtropical and pistachio tree crop advisor for Kern County, to talk about what we know and don’t know about dormancy in pistachios. Craig also talks about a paper he published back in 2017, looking at the correlation between winter and spring temperatures and current season’s yield. This is an ongoing area for rese...
2024 Bee Outlook with Brittney Goodrich
January 23, 2024 17:17 - 23 minutes - 18.1 MBBrittney Goodrich provides an update on what almond growers can expect in the 2024 pollination season. You can find the economic calculator here. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s o...
The War Against Navel Orangeworm in 2023-2024
January 09, 2024 18:58 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBNavel Orangeworm (NOW) wreaked devastating impacts on the California almond industry in 2023. I sat down with Dr. Franz Niederholzer (UCCE Colusa) after harvest to discuss what had happened and what needs to be done to win the war against NOW in 2024. Come to an upcoming extension meeting! Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The lab...
Nematode Management in Walnut: 2023
September 27, 2023 16:57 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBDr. Andreas Westphal provides an update on tightening regulations and the latest research progress for nematode management in walnuts and other orchard crops. Dr. Westphal’s upcoming nematode management field days will be on Tuesday November 28 (walnut), and Wednesday November 29 (almond) at the Kearney Ag Center (9240 S. Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA). Who is it for? Field research representatives, farm advisors, PCAs, growers, consultants (CEU other(O): 4.0 for each day). What will you lear...
Encore: Almond Harvest Timing with Mel Machado
September 01, 2023 00:20 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBMel Machado (Blue Diamond Almond Growers) discusses important considerations for timing almond harvest, including grower objectives, varieties, and nut quality. Resource links related to almond harvest: When do you shake almonds? Maintaining Quality with Pick Up & Stockpiling Best Practices Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the sp...
Evapotranspiration of pistachios in saline conditions with Daniele Zaccaria
August 08, 2023 17:15 - 22 minutes - 14.2 MBPistachios are very salt tolerant, at least compared to most of the other orchard crops that are grown in California. However, this does not make them immune to the effects of salinity. Daniele Zaccaria recently wrapped up a four year study examining the water use of trees under varying levels of soil salinity and found that water use decreases as soil salinity increases. This has major implications for tree health and water use post SGMA. Listen to find out more. The views, thoughts, and o...
Encore: Postharvest Weed Survey & Management with Drew Wolter
July 26, 2023 01:20 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBDrew Wolter (now former UCCE farm advisor intern) and Luke Milliron discus why the postharvest weed survey helps form the backbone of an integrated weed management program. Mention of a pesticide does not constitute a pesticide recommendation. Always follow the pesticide label. Thanks to the Pistachio Board of California and Almond Board of California for their generous financial support. Music by Muriel Gordon. This is a UC ANR educational podcast. Any opinions or positions taken are tho...
Whole orchard recycling: application, fertilization, and diseases with Brent Holtz
July 12, 2023 17:05 - 3 minutes - 31.6 MBWhole orchard recycling is thepractice of incorporating recycled wood chips from oldorchards into soil priorto planting a new orchard. While this can change or improve howthe new orchard grows and the soil properties for the site, there are still various thingsgrowers need to consider if adopting this practice. Cameron Zuber (Merced and Maderacounties) has compiled some insights on managing application and incorporation ofwood chips,fertilization, diseaseswith regards to whole orchard recycl...
Navel Orangeworm mating disruption neighbors program
June 28, 2023 00:01 - 33 minutes - 40.7 MBMating disruption has been found to reduce NOW damage in almonds by, on average, 50%, however we think it is most effective when it is applied in blocks that are 40 acres or larger. This means that a lot of growers who may be interested in mating disruption feel like they may not be able to use it due to their small blocks. A collaborative partnership between the Almond Board of California, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Land IQ, and Blue Diamond Growers have put...
Pacific flatheaded borer update with Jhalendra Rijal
June 13, 2023 23:52 - 23 minutes - 18.3 MBPacific flatheaded borer has recently become a pest of concern in walnuts, though it has been known to damage walnuts for a long time. Jhalendra Rijal has been researching its biology and control methods and has provided us with an update on his findings. Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speak...
Ganoderma adspersum update with Daisy Hernandez
May 10, 2023 01:25 - 16 minutes - 21.3 MBDaisy Hernandez has been conducting research on Ganoderma adspersum as part of her doctoral dissertation. She shares some more things that she’s learned since our last episode on this wood decay fungi, as well as a few tips for growers who are replanting in sites with known G. adspersum issues. Upcoming Extension Meetings: Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, though...
Whole orchard recycling in walnuts with Luke Milliron
April 25, 2023 18:09 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBWhole orchard recycling (WOR) is becoming commonplace in almonds, and we have several research trials scattered across the state examining best practices and potential benefits from this practice. It has not been looked at as extensively in walnuts, which will contribute much more biomass to the soil. Luke shares the results from some of this trials in this episode. Upcoming Extension Meetings: Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinion...
Phosphorus fertilization in newly planted almonds with Phoebe Gordon
April 11, 2023 19:02 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBPhoebe discusses some research she has conducted with Greg Browne (USDA plant pathologist) on examining phosphorus fertilization in newly planted almond orchards. Upcoming Extension Meetings: Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes onl...
Testing Treatments for Low Winter Chill in Walnut
March 16, 2023 21:03 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Katherine Jarvis-Shean (UCCE Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento) and Luke talk about the early testing of treatments for low winter chill in California walnut orchards. Upcoming Extension Meetings: Sacramento Valley San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the...
Sacramento Valley March Orchard Tasks in 2023
March 06, 2023 18:28 - 23 minutes - 26.3 MBFranz Niederholzer (UCCE Colusa and Sutter-Yuba) and Luke talk about March almond, prune, and walnut tasks in the Sacramento Valley. Sac Valley Meetings: https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/events/ Cover Cropping in Conventional Orchards and Vineyards: Arbuckle Area Tour March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Southern Sacramento Valley Walnut Meeting – March 22nd at Norton Hall in Woodland from 8 AM to Noon San Joaquin Valley Meetings: https://www.sjvtandv.com/ 2022 Fungicides, Bactericide...
2023 water outlook with Sam Sandovol Solis
February 14, 2023 20:07 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, Phoebe talks with Sam Sandovol Solis, a professor of water management at UC Davis, about the 2023 water outlook. It’s looking a lot better than the previous years, but we aren’t out of the woods yet. A previous episode on irrigation system maintenance with Tom Devol has an anecdote about how much water can be lost with a few leaks. Listen to it to learn tips on irrigation system maintenance and where Tom sees the most problems. Sac Valley Meetings: https://www.sacvalleyor...
2023 Bee outlook with Brittney Goodrich
February 03, 2023 19:17 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBPhoebe discusses the 2023 bee outlook with Brittney Goodrich, an agriculturlal economics Professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis. Like in previous years, there are some issues affecting the health and size of the bee colonies in the United States, and Brittney shares some work she’s done to help growers possibly save money while ensuring they meet the bee stocking rate to satisfy crop insurance requirements. Listen to find out more! Sac Valley Meetings: https://www.sacvalleyorchard...
2022 Orchard IPM Retrospective
January 10, 2023 23:18 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MBIPM Advisors David Haviland, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal, and Dr. Sudan Gyawaly look back on the 2022 almond, walnut, and pistachio highlights from the south, middle, and north of the Central Valley respectively. Learn from these IPM Advisors and other great UC researchers at our winter meetings! Sac Valley Meetings: https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/events/ San Joaquin Valley Meetings: https://www.sjvtandv.com/ Mention of pesticide use does not constitute a pesticide recommendation, merel...
Leaffooted Bug Lure update with Houston Wilson
December 13, 2022 23:05 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBLeaffooted bugs are a sporadic pest in orchards, but when they appear they can cause serious damage. There are few management guidelines as it is believed that this insect was less of a pest in the past due to widespread useage of broad spectrum insecticides. As the nut crop industries have moved to more selective insecticides, an IPM success to be sure, plant bugs have increased in prevalence, or so it is believed. Houston Wilson, the tree crop entomology specialist with UC Riverside, has...
Compost May Not Improve Orchard Performance with Roger Duncan
December 06, 2022 18:18 - 20 minutes - 24 MBRoger Duncan discusses his research over several years showing that in some situations compost may not improve orchard performance and grower bottom line. Roger’s article on how “Compost May Not Improve Orchard Performance”. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of Calif...
Encore: Leslie Holland on Botryosphaeria in Almonds
November 23, 2022 17:25 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBLeslie Holland, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin, Madison, shares the results of some of her work examining fungicides to suppress Botryosphaeria infections in almond pruning wounds as a Ph.D. student at UC Davis. Leslie shares what works, as well as the key tip to dealing with fungal infections in orchard crops: preventing the infection from occurring in the first place. Mention of pesticide use does not constitute a pesticide recommendation. Always follow the pesticide lab...
Bacterial canker with Mohammad Yaghmour
November 17, 2022 15:46 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBBacterial canker can be a serious disease affecting young Prunus species. It is closely connected to weather and tree health. Mohammad Yaghmour discusses what conditions lead to bacterial canker and what growers can do to lessen its severity. Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, ...
November 2022 1MC
November 07, 2022 19:06 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBCall or text 530-487-5991 to ask questions for Phoebe and Luke to answer or provide feedback about adapting the 1 Minute Challenge Upcoming Field meetings: Introduction to Orchard Irrigation Management in three locations Madera: Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:30 AM—12:00 PM Bakersfield: Monday, November 14, 2022, 7:30 AM—12:00 PM Modesto: Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:30 AM—12:00 PM Best Management Practices for Soil Health Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 8:00 AM--1:00 @ Kearney Ag...
Walnut Freeze with Luke Milliron
October 26, 2022 17:35 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBLuke discusses the recent history of sudden autumn walnut frost events in California’s Central Valley, how to prevent damage ahead of the next sudden frost, and how to rehabilitate damaged orchards. Recorded Zoom webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4JwrMGKros&t=3s Articles referenced in the podcast: Six steps to prepare for the next sudden autumn frost: sacvalleyorchards.com/walnuts/horticulture-walnuts/prepare-for-next-sudden...
Encore: Irrigation Part 4. Soil Moisture Monitoring with Allan Fulton
October 19, 2022 18:01 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBMeasuring soil moisture by hand with the “feel” method, or with modern senor technology can be a powerful irrigation management tool. I sit down with Allan Fulton (UCCE Irrigation Advisor) to discuss how to measure and interpret orchard soil moisture. You can lean more about soil moisture sensor selection at: http://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/blog/soil-moisture-sensor-selection-is-confusing/ Thanks to the Pistachio Board of California and Almond Board of California for their generous financ...
Cover crops on NOW mortality with Kadie Britt
October 11, 2022 22:20 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBKadie Britt discusses research results from a project examining the effects of cover crop on overwintering NOW larvae mortality. Upcoming meetings: Introduction to Irrigation Management series to be held in Madera (Nov 7), Bakersfield (Nov 14), and Modesto (Nov 16). Best Management Practices for Soil Health to be held at the Kearney Ag Center in Parlier (Nov 16). Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gord...
October 2022 1MC
October 04, 2022 21:54 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBIt’s October, the year is almost over! Phoebe and Luke compete to see who can go over the month’s tasks, using whatever metric they feel is the best way to declare themselves the winner. They then discuss current activities. Upcoming meetings: Introduction to Irrigation Management series to be held in Madera (Nov 7), Bakersfield (Nov 14), and Modesto (Nov 16). Best Management Practices for Soil Health to be held at the Kearney Ag Center in Parlier (Nov 16). Missed Luke’s cankinar? Luc...
Heat Mitigation with Ben Faber
September 28, 2022 12:27 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Ben Faber (UCCE Ventura County) discusses the effects of heat damage in orchard crops and practices to help manage high temperatures that are occurring more frequently with climate change. Upcoming events: Zoom webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune: Register here Thursday, September 29, 9–10:30 AM PST The webinar will feature UC plant pathologists Florent Trouillas and Themis Michailides discussing the latest best management practices for almond and prune canker...
Encore: Managing Mold in Walnut with Themis Michailides
September 20, 2022 20:16 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Themis Michailides has been seeing increased mold in walnut pathology samples in recent years. The UC Davis Plant Pathologist at the Kearney Ag Center discusses his lab’s research on the biology and management of the disease. An article based on this episode, can be found at: sacvalleyorchards.com/walnuts/diseases/managing-mold Mention of a pesticide does not constitute a pesticide recommendation. Always follow the pesticide label. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu/. Thank you to the Alm...
2022 SIT for NOW Update with Houston Wilson
September 13, 2022 14:07 - 33 minutes - 26.2 MBHouston Wilson (Entomology Specialist with UC Riverside) gives Phoebe an update on a project examining whether sterile NOW moths can be an effective addition to navel orangeworm management. Upcoming webinar: “Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune” Thursday, September 29 from 9 – 10:30 AM PST. The webinar will feature UC plant pathologists Florent Trouillas and Themis Michailides discussing the latest best management practices for almond and prune cankers, respectively. There wil...
September 2022 1MC
September 06, 2022 22:19 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBPhoebe and Luke discuss important tasks for September, orchard observations, and other thoughts. Upcoming webinar: “Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune” Thursday, September 29 from 9 – 10:30 AM PST. The webinar will feature UC plant pathologists Florent Trouillas and Themis Michailides discussing the latest best management practices for almond and prune cankers, respectively. There will be lots of opportunity for Q&A, so save the date. Once registration is live, we will let you ...
Mechanical Hedging of Prunes with Rich Rosecrance and Becky Wheeler-Dykes
August 31, 2022 11:40 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Rich Rosecrance and Becky Wheeler-Dykes (CSU Chico) discuss their latest findings on the mechanical pruning of prune trees. You can learn more at: sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/year-round-management-prunes/mechanical-pruning-in-french and sacvalleyorchards.com/photos-from-the-field/box-hedging-decrease-prune-sunburn.This critical research is made possible by generous support from the Prune Board of California and the CSU Agricultural Research Initiative. Upcoming webinar: “Practical Can...
Encore: Cytospora in Prune with Themis Michailides
August 23, 2022 16:20 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this encore episode Dr. Themis Michailides (UC Davis Plant Pathologist) discusses his lab’s advances against Cytospora cankers, a disease that can devastate prune orchards. Upcoming webinar: “Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune” Thursday, September 29 from 9 – 10:30 AM PST. The webinar will feature UC plant pathologists Florent Trouillas and Themis Michailides discussing the latest best management practices for almond and prune cankers, respectively. There will be lots of op...
Encore: Irrigation Part 9: Irrigation Pumps with Jon Chilcote
August 19, 2022 11:38 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBPhoebe discusses irrigation pumps, including their capacity and maintenance, with Jon Chilcote, a USDA NRCS team engineer for the Southern San Joaquin Valley. The website for the Department of Water Resources groundwater data: http://wdl.water.ca.gov/waterdatalibrary/ There are several additional resources you can find on our episode page. Thank you to the Almond Board of California and the California Pistachio Research Board for their support. Music by Muriel Gordon.
Black Fig Fly with Kadie Britt
August 16, 2022 11:28 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBDespite it’s fun acronym (BFF), the newly introduced Black Fig Fly is no friend to figs. Native to the Mediterranean, it’s recently been found in Southern California and causing damage to fruit there. Kadie Britt, a postdoctoral scholar at UC Riverside, describes what we know about it and what she and her colleagues are doing to learn about its life cycle and behavior in California. Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank ...
August 2022 1 Minute Challenge
August 04, 2022 00:30 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBPhoebe and Luke talk about best management practices in almonds, pisachios, walnuts, and prunes, as well as the problems they’re diagnosing out in the field. More information on managing walnut blight: https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/walnuts/diseases/managing-mold/ Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not repr...
Almond Harvest Timing with Mel Machado
July 26, 2022 21:13 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBMel Machado (Blue Diamond Almond Growers) discusses important considerations for timing almond harvest, including grower objectives, varieties, and nut quality. Resource links related to almond harvest: When do you shake almonds? Maintaining Quality with Pick Up & Stockpiling Best Practices Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the sp...
Irrigation in Prune with Franz Niederholzer
July 20, 2022 23:40 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBDr. Franz Niederholzer (UCCE Orchard Advisor in Colusa and Sutter/Yuba) discusses how irrigation best practices in prune orchards this summer maximize grower returns and orchard longevity. Details at: https://www.sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/irrigation-prunes/pre-and-post-harvest/ Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own ...
July 2022 1 Minute Challenge
July 11, 2022 18:21 - 12.1 MBPhoebe and Luke discuss important things to keep track of in July. Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all ...
Drought in Almond with Ken Shackel
June 30, 2022 22:32 - 22 minutes - 27 MBDr. Ken Shackel (UC Davis) sits down to discuss what we know about coping with drought in almond production. For more information consult the UC Almond Drought Tip. Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information p...
Breeding Pt. 5: Prune with Sarah Castro
June 24, 2022 00:17 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBIn the 200th episode of Growing the Valley Podcast – Sarah Castro (UC Davis) discusses exciting new varieties in the prune breeding program. Mark your calendars for the August 4th UC Davis Prune Breeding Program Summer Field Meeting! If you can come to the meeting, or if you want to learn more about trialing a new variety, please email: scastro AT ucdavis.edu Learn more about these varieties on SacValleyOrchards.com. Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of Calif...