Cameron AT Zuber

Orchard Crops Farm Advisor
Cooperative Extension Merced County
2145 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced, CA 95341-6445
(209) 385-7403
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Education

M.S. Environmental Systems, University of California, Merced. 2022
B.S. Environmental Biology and Management, University of California, Davis. 2007

Specialty

Merced County: Deciduous trees, not including pistachios and figs. Madera County: Walnut.

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

  • Thao, T; Culumber, CM; Poret-Peterson, AT; Zuber, CA; Holtz, BA; Gao, S (2024). Evaluating the seasonal effects of whole orchard recycling on water movement and nitrogen retention for a newly established almond orchard: simulation using HYDRUS-1D. Agricultural Water Management. 299, 1-11.
  • Gao, S; Hendratna, A; Thao, T; Culumber, M; Poret-Peterson, A; Zuber, C; Holtz, B (2024). Influence of woodchip size and nitrogen fertilization on carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from soils amended with orchard biomass. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 1-13.
  • E, Jahanzad; B, Holtz; C, Zuber; D, Doll; K, Brewer; S, Hogan; A, Gaudin (2020). Orchard recycling improves climate change adaptation and mitigation potential of almond production systems. PLoS ONE. 15:3, 1-22.
  • H, Benson; S, Hogan; M, Volkoff; J, Weaver; C, Zuber (2017). An Angler’s Guide to the California Heritage Trout Challenge.B. C and W. J. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Publications. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=137391&inline

Non-Peer Reviewed

  • C, Zuber (2024). April Almond Tasks: Highlighting Nitrogen Fertilizer Schedule. Merced County Farm News. https://cemerced.ucanr.edu/news_392/Tree_and_Vine_Newsletter/ ?newsletteritem=100213
  • Zuber, C (2024). Assessment of green sour plum number of fruit per pound. Internal report for USDA Risk Management Agency.
  • Zuber, C (2024). Assessment of peach, nectarine, and plum production in Riverside County. Internal report for USDA Risk Management Agency.
  • Zuber, C; Vasquez, J (2024). Building Your Own Tensiometer for Monitoring Soil Water Tension. Growing the Valley YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtAq304aM2Q&t=1s
  • Trouillas, F; Hernandez-Rosas, A; Frias, R; Maguvu, T; Zuber, C; Gordon, P (2024). First detection of Red Leaf Blotch: a new disease of almond in California. San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines. https://www.sjvtandv. com/blog/first-detection-of-red-leaf-blotch-a-new-disease-of-almond-in-california
  • Mohamed, AZ; Culumber, M; Zuber, CAT; Oker, T; Marino, G; Hillyer, C; Ashkan, S (2024). Irrigation and nutrient management of young orchards (English, Spanish, and Punjabi).A. Mohamed. English (https://ucanr.edu/sites/uccemerced/files/404225.pdf), Spanish (https://ucanr.edu/sites/uccemerced/files/404227.pdf), Punjabi (https://ucanr.edu/sites/uccemerced/files/404226.pdf);
  • Zuber, C (2024). Orchard Tasks for August: Walnut Tasks. Pacific Nut Producer. 15-17. https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/07/30/read-august-2024-issue/
  • Zuber, C (2024). Orchard Tasks for July: Almond Tasks. Pacific Nut Producer. 8-10. https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/07/01/read-july-2024-issue/
  • Zuber, C (2024). Orchard Tasks for November: Almond Tasks. Pacific Nut Producer. 10-14. https://pacificnutproducer.com/2024/10/28/read-november-2024-issue/
  • Zuber, C; Culumber, M; Holtz, B (2024). Preliminary summary of whole orchard recycling soil and water use research at Kearney Research and Extension Center’s block 92. Internal report.
  • Culumber, M; Gao, S; Zuber, C (2024). Why woodchip size may matter with whole orchard recycling. Growing the Valley Podcast. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2024/6/4/why-woodchip-size-may-matter-with-whole-orchard-recycling
  • C, Zuber; M, Culumber; E, Ireland (2023). Climate-Smart Nut Production Workshop Series: Whole Orchard Recycling with Cameron Zuber. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NtzlO7G4-A&list=PLLjlfxpbNglYEOEhMN_Ic-TbkRCxAA7ML&index=9&t=2s
  • C, Zuber (2023). Comparing irrigation requirements: almond, walnut, and pomegranate. Merced County Farm News. https://issuu.com/mercedfarmbureau/docs/december_2023_-_small?ff
  • C, Zuber (2023). Considerations towards the start of irrigation for deciduous trees. Merced County Farm News. https://issuu.com/mercedfarmbureau/docs/april_2023
  • F, Mashiri; L, Ahiablame; Akamani, K; J, Bartolome; T, Becchetti; A, Fulford; P, Gordon; R, Duncan; K, Motamed; J, Rijal; G, Stoddard; D, Sumner; C, Zuber (2023). Effects of Rangeland Conversion to Regenerative and Conventional Almond Orchards on Ecosystems Function. UC ANR Statewide Conference.
  • C, Zuber; D, Haviland (2023). Flower thrips and odd almond foliar and stem growth. Merced County Farm News. https://issuu.com/mercedfarmbureau/docs/july_2023
  • C, Zuber; E, Fichtner (2023). How late is too late for NOW winter sanitation? Tulare and Kings counties In a Nutshell. https://cetulare.ucanr.edu/UC_News/Natural_Resources/newletters/In_a_Nutshell_84/?newsletteritem=96335
  • Zuber, C; Chalstrom, T (2023). Mitigating Almond Replant Challenges. MyAgLife Podcast. https://myaglife.com/ 2023/05/19/5-12-23-myaglife-episode-169-interview-with-ucces-cameron-zuber-on-mitigating-almond-replant-challenges/
  • C, Zuber (2023). Rangeland Conversion Update - Quantifying the effects of land use to soil moisture: Linking land use and soil hydraulic properties to enhance agricultural planning and profitability.
  • D, Robles; C, Zuber; B, Holtz; S, Gao; M, Culumber; K, Steenwerth; A, Poret-Peterson (2023). Response of soil microbes to whole orchard recycling. The 3rd Global Soil Biodiversity Conference.
  • Holtz, B; Culumber, M; Zuber, C; Browne, G; Doll, D; Jahanzad, E; Yaghmour, M; Niederholzer, F; Gordon, P; Poret-Peterson, A; Gao, S; Gaudin, A (2023). Whole almond orchard recycling and the effect on second generation tree growth, yield, and soil fertility. International Society for Horticultural Science VIII International Symposium on Almonds and Pistachios.
  • Holtz, B; Zuber, C (2023). Whole orchard recycling: application, fertilization, and diseases with Brent Holtz. Growing the Valley Podcast. https://www.growingthevalleypodcast.com/podcastfeed/2023/6/29/whole-orchard-recycling-application-fertilization-and-diseases-with-brent-holtz
  • C, Zuber; J, Ott; R, Duncan (2022). Identifying and Mitigating Replant Challenges in Almond Orchards. West Coast Nut. 12-16. https://www.wcngg.com/2023/04/03/identifying-and-mitigating-replant-challenges-in-almond-orchards/
  • C, Zuber; R, Duncan; M, Norton (2022). Nubbins and Doubles on Peaches: Potential Causes. San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/nubbins-and-doubles-on-peaches-potential-causes
  • M, Cucumber; B, Holtz; C, Zuber; A, Poret-Peterson; G, Sudan; G, Browne; D, Rivers; D, Camarena-Onofre; R, Brar; J, Perez; A, Hendratna; O, Abulghanam; E, Barrera; B, Halleck (2022). Optimizing nitrogen and water use efficiency in replanted orchards after whole orchard recycling. Almond Board of California Conference.
  • D, Robles; C, Zuber; B, Holtz; S, Gao; M, Culumber; K, Steenwerth; A, Poret-Peterson (2022). Response of soil microbes to whole orchard recycling. Soil Ecology Society Biennial Meeting.
  • C, Zuber; J, Rijal (2022). Winter Mummy Nut Sampling in Almond: Additional Insights for Pest Management. San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/winter-mummy-nut-sampling-in-almond-additional-insights-for-pest-management
  • C, Zuber (2021). Field note: Possible cause of mid-canopy wood peeling in almond. San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/zyw19fh51cl75u0b9urw0wud0i5qbp
  • B, Holtz; M, Culumber; G, Browne; S, Gao; A, Poret-Peterson; T, RoyChowdhury; A, Gaudin; E, Jahanzad; C, Zuber; M, Yaghmour; F, Niederholzer; P, Gordon (2021). Whole orchard recycling. Almond Board of California Conference.
  • C, Zuber (2020). Field note: Early leaf drop in almonds from peach silver mite. San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines. https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/field-notes-peach-silver-mite-in-almonds
  • C, Zuber (2020). Field note: Simple technique to shave down tree stakes. The Almond Doctor. https:// thealmonddoctor.com/field-note-simple-technique-to-shave-down-tree-stakes/
  • N, Morales; M, Beutel; C, Zuber; A., Kandhway (2020). Newman constructed treatment wetland water budget report Memorandum 2.
  • C, Zuber (2020). Research update: Post-plant nematicides in almonds. Merced County Tree and Vine Notes. https://cemerced.ucanr.edu/news_392/?newsletteritem=83081
  • B, Holtz; M, Culumber; C, Zuber; G, Browne; M, Yaghmour; S, Gao; A, Poret-Peterson; P., Gordon (2020). Whole-orchard recycling in almond early nitrogen fertilization is important on first-year, second-generation trees. West Coast Nut. 20-26. https://www.wcngg.com/2020/11/23/whole-orchard-recycling-in-almond/
  • C, Crézé; J, Mitchell; A, Westphal; D, Lightle; D, Doll; M, Yaghmour; N, Williams; A, Hodson; H, Wilson; K, Daane; B, Hanson; S, Haring; C, Zuber; A, Gaudin (2019). The Almond Doctor. : https://thealmonddoctor.com/cover-crop-research-almonds/
  • C, Zuber (2019). Field note: Powdery mildew of almond. The Almond Doctor. https://thealmonddoctor.com/ powdery-mildew-of-almond/
  • E, Jahanzad; E, Marvinney; B, Holtz; D, Doll; C, Zuber; M, Culumber; G, Browne; A, Gaudin (2019). Whole orchard recycling effects on long term carbon sequestration and soil health in California almond orchards. Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting.
  • C, Zuber; D, Doll; R, Duncan (2018). Almond fumigant studies: Alternative fumigants and application strategies. Almond Board of California Conference.
  • C, Zuber (2018). Field note: Securing irrigation tubing. The Almond Doctor. https://thealmonddoctor.com/ field-note-securing-irrigation-tubing/
  • E, Jahanzad; B, Holtz; D, Doll; C, Zuber; M, Culumber; G, Browne; A, Gaudin (2018). Potential of whole orchard recycling to improve soil health and water use efficiency of almond orchards. Almond Board of California Conference.
  • C, Zuber; D, Doll; D, Lightle; R, Crowley; A, Gaudin (2017). Adding almond hull and shell to a producing almond orchard: Feasibility and tree health impacts. Almond Board of California Conference.
  • C, Zuber (2017). Field note: Impacts of soil variability on tree performance. The Almond Doctor. https:// thealmonddoctor.com/soil-variability-tree-performance/
  • S, Hogan; C, Zuber; C, Buchanan; J, Weaver (2014). Drought assessments of imperiled native trout populations in California. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx? DocumentID=151855&inline
  • C, Zuber; C, Buchanan; S, and Hogan (2013). Silver Fork American River 2013 summary report. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=118503&inline
  • S, Hogan; C, Zuber (2012). Little Kern River watershed 2012 summary report. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=123841&inline
  • S, Hogan; C, Zuber; C, Buchanan; G, Schacht (2012). Sallie Keyes Lakes 2012 summary report. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=133107%20&inline

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