- Author: Michael Cahn
- Author: Ali Montazar
Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision-Support Tool to the Field
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: City of Coachella Corporate Yard, 53-462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236
• Learn how to use CropManage to support irrigation and nutrient management decisions and record-keeping for your crops
• Learn about the latest updates to CropManage
CropManage is a free online decision-support tool for water and nutrient management of vegetables, berry, agronomic, and tree crops. Based on in-depth research and field studies conducted by the University of California Cooperative Extension, CropManage provides real-time recommendations for efficient and timely irrigation and fertilization applications while maintaining or improving overall yield.
At this free workshop, we will provide hands-on training so that you can learn to use the newest version of CropManage. Crops currently supported include many vegetables (carrots, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, tomato, etc.), berry crops (raspberry and strawberry), tree crops (almond, walnut, and pistachio), and agronomic crops (alfalfa and corn). CropManage is now also available in Spanish.
Who should participate? Growers, farm managers, other farm staff, crop advisors, consultants, and technical service providers are welcome. The workshop is for both new and current CropManage users.
What to bring? This is a participatory workshop. Please bring a tablet or laptop computer so that you can follow along and participate in the exercises. Each participant will need a user account for CropManage. Please set up a free user account at https://cropmanage.ucanr.edu/ before the workshop.
Registration: Please register at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=36525 by February 7, 2022. Seats are limited to the first 25 registrants.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
8:00 – 8:20 Registration and computer set-up
8:20 – 8:40 Introduction
8:40 – 9:50 Getting started with CropManage
9:50 – 10:00 BREAK
10:00 – 11:00 Using CropManage for decision support and record-keeping
11:00 – 11:10 BREAK
11:10 – 11:40 Advanced features and interfacing sensors with CropManage
11:40 – 12:00 Discussion of new features and Q&A
For additional information on the workshop, please contact Dr. Ali Montazar at amontazar@ucanr.edu or (442) 265-7707.
PENDING CEU APPROVALS: CCA (2.5 hrs.)
NOTE: The following COVID-19 guidelines will be applied to this training workshop.
1. Wearing a face covering during the workshop is required.
2. Stay at home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, tested for positive, and/or close
contacts with or exposure to others who have been tested for COVID-19.
3. Face masks and sanitation items will be provided at the workshop
- Author: Michael D Cahn
Pajaro Valley CropManageWorkshop
Bringing CropManage to the Field
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 8:00am – 12:00pm LUNCH PROVIDED |
Location: UC Cooperative Extension Auditorium 1430 Freedom Blvd. Suite E |
- Learn how to use CropManage to support irrigation and nutrient management decisions and record-keeping
- Learn the newest version of CropManage – also available in Spanish
CropManage is a free online decision support tool for water and nutrient management of coastal crops. Based on in-depth research and field studies conducted by the University of California, CropManage provides real-time recommendations for efficient irrigation and fertilization applications— while maintaining or improving overall yield.
With an over-drafted groundwater basin, and water quality regulations that are closely linked to nutrient management, efficiently using water and nitrogen fertilizer is a high priority for Pajaro Valley growers. At this free workshop, we will provide hands-on training so that you can learn to use the newest version of CropManage which has been updated to be more compatible for in-field use by farm staff.
CropManage is now available in Spanish. Spanish interpretation will be available at the workshop.
Central Coast Crops currently supported by CropManage include strawberry, head, romaine, leaf, and baby lettuce, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, cilantro, mizuna, bell peppers, raspberry, spinach, and tomato.
Who should participate: Pajaro Valley vegetable and berry growers, ranch managers, other farm staff, and technical service providers are welcome. The workshop is for both new and current CropManage users.
What to bring: This is a participatory workshop. Please bring a tablet or laptop computer so that you can follow along and participate in the exercises. If you do not have an account for using CropManage, please set up a free account before the workshop at the website: cropmanage.ucanr.edu.
AGENDA (subject to change) 8:00 – 8:30 Registration and computer set-up 8:30 – 10:15 Getting started and updates on CropManage 10:15 BREAK 10:30 – 11:15 Strategies for using CropManage for decision support and record-keeping 11:15- 11:45 Advanced features and interfacing sensors with CropManage 11:45-12:00 Discussion of new features or changes needed |
RSVP at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=28685 or valperez@ucanr.edu
Entrenamiento CropManage Valle de Pájaro
Llevando CropManage al Campo
Date: Miercoles, 20 de Noviembre, 2019 8:00am – 12pm ALMUERZO INCLUIDO |
Lugar: Auditorio UC Extensión Cooperativa 1430 Freedom Blvd. |
- Aprenda a usar CropManage para informar y documentar sus decisiones de manejo de riego y nutrientes
- Conozca la nueva versión de CropManage – también disponible en Español
CropManage es una herramienta en línea de acceso gratuito para el manejo de riego y nutrientes en cultivos costeros. Basándose en estudios de investigación realizados por la Universidad de California, CropManage le ofrece recomendaciones oportunas (en tiempo real) para aplicar riego y fertilizantes de manera eficiente – y al mismo tiempo mantener o mejorar el rendimiento de su cultivo.
Dado que los acuíferos locales están todos sobre-explotados y existen regulaciones de calidad de agua estrechamente ligadas al manejo de nutrientes, hacer uso eficiente del agua y el nitrógeno es una alta prioridad para los agricultores del Valle de Pájaro. En este entrenamiento gratuito, ofreceramos instrucción práctica y detallada para que usted aprenda a usar la más reciente versión de CropManage, la cual ha sido mejorada para un uso más fácil por parte del personal en el campo. CropManage está ahora disponible en Español. El taller contará con traducción simultánea al español.
CropManage puede informar el manejo de los siguientes cultivos: fresa, lechugas, brocoli, coliflor, repollo, apio, chile campana, espinaca, cilantro, y mizuna.
¿Quien debe Participar? Productores de vegetales, fresa y mora en el Valle de Pajaro, gerentes y demas personal de rancho, proveedores de asistencia técnica. El entrenamiento es para usuarios nuevos y antiguos del programa CropManage.
¿Que Traer? Este es un taller interactivo. Favor traer una tableta, computadora o teléfono inteligente para seguir las instrucciones y participar en los ejercicios.
AGENDA (sujeta a cambios) 8:00 – 8:30 Inscripción e inicio del programa en las computadoras 8:30 – 10:15 Pasos iniciales y actualización sobre CropManage 10:15 RECESO 10:30 – 11:15 Estrategias para usar CropManage en la toma de decisiones y documentación del manejo 11:15- 11:45 Atributos avanzados y sensores que pueden hacer interface con CropManage 11:45-12:00 Discusión sobre nuevas características o cambios necesarios |
Confirmar la asistencia: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=28686 o valperez@ucanr.edu
- Author: Michael D Cahn
CropManage Hands-on Workshop
Bringing Irrigation and Nutrient Management Decision Support to the Field
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
1pm – 4:30pm
Location: University of California Cooperative Extension
669 County Square Drive, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93003
- Learn how to use CropManage to support irrigation and nutrient management decisions and record-keeping
- Learn about the latest updates to CropManage – also available in Spanish
CropManage is a free online decision support tool for water and nutrient management of coastal crops. Based on in-depth research and field studies conducted by the University of California, CropManage provides real-time recommendations for efficient irrigation and fertilization applications— while maintaining or improving overall yield.
At this free workshop, we will provide hands-on training so that you can learn to use the newest version of CropManage which has been updated to be more compatible for in-field use by farm staff. CropManage is now available in Spanish.
Crops currently supported by CropManage in Ventura County include strawberry and celery. CropManage also includes raspberry, head, romaine, and leaf lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bell pepper, processing tomato, spinach, baby lettuce, cilantro and mizuna. The software is currently being adapted for tree crops and alfalfa.
Who should participate? Vegetable and berry growers, ranch managers, other farm staff, and technical service providers are welcome. The workshop is for both new and current CropManage users.
What to bring? This is a participatory workshop. Please bring a tablet or laptop computer so that you can follow along and participate in the exercises. Each participant will need a user account for CropManage. Please set up a free user account at cropmanage.ucanr.edu before the workshop.
Registration is free: Please register by May 17 by replying to this email.
Questions: Andre Biscaro at asbiscaro@ucanr.edu or 805-645-1465.
AGENDA
1:00 – 1:30 Registration and computer set-up
1:30 – 3:00 Getting started with CropManage
3:00 BREAK
3:15 – 4:00 Strategies for using CropManage for decision support and record-keeping
4:00 – 4:20 Advanced features and interfacing sensors with CropManage
4:20 - 4:30 Discussion of new features or changes needed
2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) applied for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)
- Author: Michael D Cahn, Ph.D.
Pajaro Valley CropManage Workshop
Bringing CropManage to the Field
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
8:00am – 12pm
Location: UC Cooperative Extension Auditorium
1430 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA 95076
LUNCH PROVIDED
- Learn how to use CropManage to support irrigation and nutrient management decisions and record-keeping
- Learn about the new version of CropManage (3.0)
CropManage is a free online decision support tool for water and nutrient management of coastal crops. With an over-drafted groundwater basin, and water quality regulations that are closely linked to nutrient management, efficiently using water and nitrogen fertilizer is a high priority for Pajaro Valley growers. At this free workshop, we will provide hands-on training so you can learn how to navigate and use CropManage for assisting with water and nitrogen management decisions and record-keeping. We will also learn about major updates to CropManage, making it more compatible with in-field use by farm staff. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Crops currently supported by CropManage include strawberry, head and romaine lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, spinach, baby lettuce, cilantro, and mizuna. It will soon include leaf lettuce and bell peppers.
Who should participate: Vegetable and berry growers, ranch managers, other farm staff, and technical service providers are welcome. The workshop is for both new and current CropManage users. The new version of CropManage will be more useful to field staff.
What to bring: Bring a tablet (preferable) or laptop computer so that you can follow along. If you need to borrow a laptop, contact Erin McCarthy for assistance.
RSVP by Friday, March 24, 2017 to Erin McCarthy at 831 475-5159 or erin.agwater@gmail.com.
AGENDA (subject to change)
8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Refreshments
8:30 – 10:15 Getting started and updates on CropManage 3.0
10:15 BREAK
10:30 – 11:15 Strategies for using CropManage for decision support and record-keeping
11:15- 11:45 Advanced features and interfacing sensors with CropManage
11:45-12:00 Discussion of new features or changes needed
- Author: Michael D Cahn, Ph.D.
CropManage 2.0 Workshop: Hands-on training
Monterey County Agricultural Center Conference Room
1432 Abbott St, Salinas CA 93901
Thursday, March 31 2016
(8:30 am – 12 pm)
We will offer a hands-on training to learn in depth about the features of CropManage 2.0, a free online decision support tool for water and nutrient management of coastal crops. CropManage was recently revised with a new user interface and additional capabilities, and now supports iceberg and romaine lettuce, spinach, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and strawberries.
Considering that the drought may continue into a 5th year, and water quality regulations continue to be linked to nutrient management, efficiently using water and nitrogen fertilizer is a high priority for Central Coast growers. CropManage can be a useful tool for providing quick decision support on water and nutrient management on a field-by-field basis. This training will provide an opportunity to learn how to use CropManage for improving the efficiency of your farming operations or for adding value to your consulting services.
The workshop will take you step-by-step on how to navigate and use CropManage for assisting with fertilizer and water management decisions and record keeping. Wi-Fi internet access is available at our conference room so please bring a laptop or tablet computer so that you can follow along as we tour through the features of the software. There should be sufficient time to answer questions as we cover the following topics:
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Refreshments
9:00 – 9:30 Introduction and update on CropManage 2.0
9:30-10:15 Getting started with CropManage
10:15 (Break)
10:30 – 11:15 Strategies for using CropManage for decision support and record keeping
11:15- 11:45 Advanced features and interfacing sensors with CropManage
11:45-12:00 Discussion of new features or changes needed
Certified Crop Adviser CEU hours (1 hr soil and water management, 1 hr nutrient management, 0.5 hrs professional development)
To keep the group size manageable so that we can provide individual help, we would like to limit the workshop to 30 participants. If you have attended previous workshops and or feel proficient in using the on-line tool, then you are welcome to just attend the second half of the workshop (10:30-12 pm). Whether or not you plan to attend the entire or part of the workshop, please RSVP in advance by sending an email to larriaga@ucanr.edu with the subject heading “CropManage workshop” and let us know the number of participants in your group. Alternatively, you can contact our office at 831-759-7350. We will email you a confirmation. Thank you, and I hope to see you soon.
Michael Cahn
Please feel free to contact us if you need special accommodations