Extension and Outreach

Selected Talks and Presentations

Larbi, P. A. (2020, May 5). Spray Calibration and Coverage. Grower Educational Field Day (virtual): The San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association.
Larbi, P. A. (2020, March 11). Fine-tuning Spray Applications. UCCE Spray Application Workshop: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2020, February 27). Targeting the target: How to increase effectiveness of spray application in grapes. Table Grape Commission Industry Seminar: The California Table Grape Commission.
Larbi, P. A. (2020, January 22). Components of a Good Spray Application. 2020 Statewide Pistachio Day. Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA: The California Pistachio Research Board and the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2020, January 8). Spray Calibration and Coverage. 2020 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium. C.P.D.E.S Hall, Easton CA: University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 14). Evaluation of Selected Advanced Spray Technologies. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 14). Advances in Spray Technology: What is Coming? 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 13). Backpack Sprayer Calibration Demo. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Roncoroni, J., Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 13). Boom Sprayer Calibration Demo. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Niederholzer, F., Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 13). Air-Assisted Sprayer Calibration Demo in an Almond Orchard. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Wunderlich, L., Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 13). Air-Assisted Sprayer Calibration Demo in a Grape Vineyard. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 12). Group Discussion: Lessons from the Season. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 12). CitrusSprayEx Airblast Sprayer Calibration Demo. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 12). Sprayer Calibration Basics. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 12). Sprayer Basics: Understanding How Sprayers Work. 2019 San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Niederholzer, F., Larbi, P. A. (2019, November 8). Airblast Sprayer Calibration (Demonstration). 2019 Almond Short Course Tour. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA: The Almond Board of California and the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, August 21). Understanding Effective Citrus Spray Application Through Computer Simulations. UC Ag Experts Talk. Zoom Webinar Series: University of California Integrated Pest Management.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, May 23). Maximizing Spray Application Efficiency. 19th Annual Integrated Pest Management Training for Landscape Professionals. Scottish Rite Event Center, San Diego, CA: The Unified Port of San Diego and the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, April 10). Application Engineering Principles for Minimizing Off-target Spray Losses. Best Management Practice Symposium. Cal EPA Building in Sacramento, CA: California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, March 19). Optimizing spray coverage and deposition: How to minimize variations to increase efficiency. Riverside Calibration Workshop 2019. Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District, Riverside, CA: University of California Cooperative Extension.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, March 19). Hands on Calibration Demonstration and Training. Riverside Calibration Workshop 2019. Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District, Riverside, CA: University of California Cooperative Extension.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, March 6). How to Calibrate Spray Equipment to Reduce Drift. Grower Educational Field Day. Mission Bell Winery, Madera, CA: San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association.
Larbi, P. A. (2019, January 30). Hands on Calibration Demonstration and Training. San Diego WMA Herbicide Calibration Workshop. UC Cooperative Extension Office, San Diego, CA: University of California Cooperative Extension.

Media Coverage

Interviewed by Caroline Campana for article in Almond Board of California Newsletter (2020, August 25).
Hansen, S. (2020, June 24). "The Future of Orchard Spraying: Sprayer Technology Rapidly Progressing for Nut Growers", West Coast Nut Magazine, JCS Marketing Inc.
Parsons, C. (2020, May 22). "Improving Airblast Spray Applications", Progressive Crop Consultant, JCS Marketing Inc.
Malcolm, M. (2020, May 13). "Six Ways to Improve Pesticide Sprayer Calibration/Coverage", California Ag Network, Malcolm Media.
Malcolm, M. (2020, May 13). "Six Ways to Improve Pesticide Sprayer Calibration/Coverage", American Vineyard Magazine, Malcolm Media.
Malcolm, M. (2020, May 13). "Six Ways to Improve Pesticide Sprayer Calibration/Coverage", California Ag Network YouTube Channel, Malcolm Media.