- Author: Julie Jacquemin
The short course "Advances in Pistachio Production" was held November 14-November 16 in Visalia. The agenda and presentations are available now on the course website at
http://ucanr.edu/sites/PistachioShortCourse/2017_Short_Course_22/Agenda_and_Presentations/
- Author: Julie Jacquemin
The presentations from the Statewide Pistachio Day 2018, which took place January 17th are available by following the links below.
2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
Bob Klein, Manager, California Pistachio Research Board
Industry Update
Recorded: 1/17/2018 8:00:00 AM
Duration: 00:17:08
The Food Safety Modernization Act: Agriculture Water Testing Requirements for Pistachio Growers
Recorded: 1/17/2018 8:15:00 AM
Duration: 00:37:26
Bob Klein, Manager, California Pistachio Research Board
Mycotoxins and their Impact on Pistachio Export Markets
Recorded: 1/17/2018 8:50:00 AM
Duration: 00:37:02
Maciej Zwieniecki, Professor, Whole Plant Physiology, Department of Plant Science, UC Davis
Carbohydrate Relations in Pistachio - Alernate Bearing and Yield
Recorded: 1/17/2018 10:00:00 AM
Duration: 00:31:51
Maciej Zwieniecki, Professor, Whole Plant Physiology, Department of Plant Science, UC Davis
Q & A: Carbohydrate Relations in Pistachio - Alernate Bearing and Yield
Recorded: 1/17/2018 10:00:00 AM
Duration: 00:03:31
Lu Zhang, Post Doctoral Associate, Department of Plant Science, UC Davis
Studies on Pistachio Flower Quality and Development as Influenced by Low Chill in California
Recorded: 1/17/2018 10:30:00 AM
Duration: 00:22:02
Louise Ferguson, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist, Pistachio, UC Davis and Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Parlier
Floral Bud Drop in Pistachios: Causes and Reduction
Recorded: 1/17/2018 11:00:00 AM
Duration: 00:30:23
Blake Sanden, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, Irrigation and Soils, Kern County
Pistachio Yield as Affected by Integrated Soil Characteristics: Salinity/Soil Quality Update
Recorded: 1/17/2018 1:15:00 PM
Duration: 00:44:18
Getting Up-to-Date on the Aflatoxin issue on Pistachio
Recorded: 1/17/2018 2:00:00 PM
Duration: 00:27:49
David Haviland, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor, Kern County
David Haviland, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor, Kern County
Navel Orangeworm: Management Decisions and Mating Disruption
Recorded: 1/17/2018 2:30:00 PM
Duration: 00:29:55
Jhalendra Rijal, UC Cooperarive Extension IPM Advisor, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties
Navel Orangeworm Mating Disruption Product Options
Recorded: 1/17/2018 3:00:00 PM
Duration: 00:22:45
Small Bugs and Stink Bugs on Pistachio
Recorded: 1/17/2018 3:20:00 PM
Duration: 00:20:50
Kris Tollerup, UC Cooperative Extension IPM Advisor, Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Parlier
Leaffooted Bug on Pistachio
Recorded: 1/17/2018 3:40:00 PM
Duration: 00:21:37
/span>- Author: Julie Jacquemin
Boundary Bend Olives Inc. (BBO). Australia's largest olive oil producer, is offering two intern positions at their newly constructed mill in Woodland, CA.
The Technical intern will assist the Field Operations Department and growers to achieve optimal output from the trees and the fruit they produce.
The Laboratory Technician intern will assist the lab manager with daily and weekly laboratory activities, including testing of samples, recording receipt of samples and test results, general laboratory housekeeping, and equipment maintenance.
Detailed information on each position is available in the attached pdfs
Please contact Mr. Chavez at ciriaco.chavez@boundarybend.com if you are interested.
- Author: Kevin Taniguchi
Writer/editor Cheryl Reynolds at UC Integrated Pest Management, just published this fantastic blog on the Revised Almond and Walnut Pest Management Guideline.
Happy Holidays
FNRIC
- Author: Julie Jacquemin
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
Pinnacle Recruitment Services is recruiting for a client in the Northern California region for a Fruit and Nut Tree Manager position.
Fruit & Nut Tree Manager
Chico, CA
Our client is a well-known, established worldwide leader in the fruit, nut and olive tree industry. With proven success they have expanded to 11 nurseries and 9 countries over the last 30 years. With strong adherence to their values, high level of professionalism, the latest technology and spirit of internationalization they are a unique company in the nursery sector. Our client can aid in the improvement and creation of new agronomic models; allowing producers to further optimization of the management of orchards and more efficient levels of cost. They are truly dedicated to ensuring the highest orchard performance.
See attached job description for details.
If interested contact Monisha Bilyk, executive recruiter at Pinnacle Recruitment Services. You may send any questions or resumes directly at monisha@pinnaclerecruitmentservices.com
Monisha Bilyk
Executive Recruiter
Pinnacle Recruitment Services
1430 Truxtun Ave.
5th Floor, Suite # 506
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Fruit Nut Tree Manager JD