The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be offering a virtual, multi-day, multi-topic Pistachio Production Short Course in November 2020. This course will provide participants with the latest information and research from experts on pistachio orchard production, field preparation, planting, pruning, economics, diseases, integrated pest management, and harvesting. The course is designed for orchard decision-makers, and covers the accepted science that supports current and developing production practices, including regional differences.

The program will take place virtually, over a span of six days Registration is currently open and offers a full course package or individual day registrations.

Attached is the 2021 March In A Nutshell.  This issue includes information on walnut budbreak and bloom, Phytophthora, an orchard recycling how-to guide, nitrogen and zinc fertilization, and information on upcoming webinars.

The Madera/Chowchilla RCD is hosting an irrigation and nutrient management workshop on January 17. The agenda and location are attached in the newsletter.

Upcoming winter meetings:

December 16: Regenerative agriculture listening session

January 14: Advances in irrigation management workshop

February 4: Madera County Almond Day

The agenda and locations of these meetings can be found in the attached newsletter.

Additionally, UC Davis researchers are looking for orchards to track outcomes of regenerative practices. If you cover crop, use compost and other organic amendments, graze your orchard, please consider checking out the attached flier!