Five Points Westside Research and Extension Center - Open house
Jan 7, 2025
Five Points Westside Research and Extension Center - Open house
12 - 3 pm
January 9, 2025
See attached flyer for meeting details
Download (580KB PDF)
Upcoming Nutrient and Irrigation Management Workshops
Jan 5, 2025
Please see attached flyer for upcoming workshops:
January 14th
Madera County Farm Bureau
1102 S Pine Street, Madera
8 am -12 pm
February 25th
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
9240 South Riverbend Ave, Parlier
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Download (460KB PDF)
Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
May 14, 2024
SIGN UP TODAY!
FREE REGISTRATION:
https://UCANR.EDU/ORCHARDSFRESNO
3.5 CEU Credits approved
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Center for Irrigation Technology
5370 N. Chestnut M/S OF 18
Fresno, CA 93710
CONTACT:
Shawn Ashkan
559-278-2066
Download (300KB PDF)
Principles of Fruit and Nut - extension course available
Feb 2, 2024
2024 Principles of Fruit & Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management
Join us March 11 - 15 for an extension course covering basic plant biology
and the relationship between plant biology and orchard management.
Course lectures will be held at Foundation Plant Services and field demonstrations will take place in the UC Davis Teaching Orchards.
https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/1045
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Almond and Walnut Nematode Management Field Day
Oct 4, 2023
Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center
9240 S. Riverbend Ave
Parlier, CA 93648
Download (1,835KB PDF)
CropManage and in-field stem water potential workshop
Mar 16, 2023
Crop Manage Workshop and
In-field training: Using a pressure chamber for irrigation scheduling in trees and vines
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
April 19th
Download (257KB PDF)
CropManage and in-field stem water potential workshop
Mar 16, 2023
Crop Manage Workshop and
In-field training: Using a pressure chamber for irrigation scheduling in trees and vines
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
April 19th
Download (257KB PDF)
Nitrogen and Irrigation Management Workshop - Madera County
Oct 31, 2022
Nitrogen and Irrigation Management
November 7th
7:30-11:30 AM
Topics covered: nitrogen management, irrigation scheduling and system maintenance, how to irrigate young orchard trees
Madera Community College
Center for Agriculture and Technology Rooms 01A/01B
*file375001*
Questions? contact Phoebe Gordon pegordon@ucanr.edu
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Upcoming CE Events
Oct 25, 2022
Orchard and Vineyard Field Day
Requested DPR 1.0 (O), CDFA-INMT CE 1.0, CCA CEU 2.0
Topics covered: Orchard irrigation and nutrient management, fumigation alternatives for mitigating replant disease, cover crops and orchard recycling soil health benefits
UCANR Kearney Agricultural Research Station
November 16th, 2022
Orchard and Vineyard Field Day
Citrus Spray Field Day
Approved DPR 3.5 (O)
Topics covered: airblast spray demonstrations, decision support tool, spray deposition
Citrus Spray Field Day Registration
Download (1,004KB PDF)
Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune Webinar
Sep 27, 2022
Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Thursday Sep 29, 2022 9:00 AM
Register in advance: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQVKFD4VRq6I7rEKHnFkXw
9:00-9:30 Prune Canker Management from Themis Michailides
9:30-10:00 Almond Canker Management from Florent Trouillas
10:00-10:30 Discussion and attendee Q&A
Download (75KB PDF)
Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune Webinar
Sep 27, 2022
Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Thursday Sep 29, 2022 9:00 AM
Register in advance: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQVKFD4VRq6I7rEKHnFkXw
9:00-9:30 Prune Canker Management from Themis Michailides
9:30-10:00 Almond Canker Management from Florent Trouillas
10:00-10:30 Discussion and attendee Q&A
Download (75KB PDF)
Pistachio Water Management Workshop July 7th
Jun 15, 2022
ADVANCES IN PISTACHIO WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Date: July 7, 2022
Location: International Agri-Center
4500 South Laspina Street - Tulare, CA 93274
Online Registration Link:
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37579
CEU credits pending approval.
Nutrient management 0.5
Soil and water management 6
Crop management 1
Precision Ag 1.5
Total requested: 9
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Irrigation, nutrient management, and Crop Manage workshop May 20th
May 10, 2022
Please see the attached flyer with agenda and registration information for the Irrigation and Nutrient Management and Crop Manage hands on workshop at Kearney Agricultural Research Station May 20th.
Approved CEUs include:
Nutrient Management: 0.5
Soil & Water Management: 1.5
Professional Development: 0.5
CropManage is a free online decision-support tool for water and nutrient management of vegetables, berry, agronomic, and tree crops. The tool provides real-time recommendations for efficient and timely irrigation and fertilization applications.
Please contact me with any questions. Hope to see you there!
Mae Culumber
559-259-1053
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Variety Trial Field Day Chowchilla May 5th
May 2, 2022
Please see the attached flyer with details for the variety trial field day taking place this Thursday May 5th at 8 am.
Avenue 26 & Rd 19 in Chowchilla
send questions to Phoebe Gordon pegordon@ucanr.edu
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November 2021 Newsletter
Nov 4, 2021
Please read the attached newsletter to find information about online nitrogen management learning opportunities and an upcoming field day featuring nematode managment in walnuts (Nov. 30th) and almonds (Dec. 1st)
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September 17th to 23rd
Sep 30, 2021
Hello,
My apologies that this was not sent out last week. We are having technical issues with the UC web server and I was unable to send out the report. Please see attached. I will send another report tomorrow on the regular schedule.
thank you,
Mae
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May 2021
May 27, 2021
Greetings,
Please see the attached newsletter with two pistachio focused articles covering irrigation scheduling during drought, and large bug control.
thank you,
Mae Culumber
559-259-1053
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Surface irrigation users - survey participation requested
Apr 22, 2021
Surface or flood irrigation is essential to growers in many agricultural production areas of California including the SSJV.
We request your participation in this survey to document the importance of flood irrigation systems to sustain agricultural productivity, and to inform the development of tools to improve irrigation efficiency.
Please click on the link:
This survey does NOT ask or record any private or personal identifier information.
NO individual response will be shared.
Please send questions or comments to:
Khaled Bali kmbali@ucanr.edu
Daniele Zaccaria dzaccaria@ucdavis.edu
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April 2021
Apr 16, 2021
Nitrogen Management training opportunities
Grower participation requested for Pistachio Nitrogen Management and
Alkali Weed Studies
Download (534KB PDF)
March 2021 In a Nutshell
Mar 18, 2021
March 2021 Featured articles:
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Budbreak, Bloom, and Pollination Events Mark the Start of the Walnut Season
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Online Resource for Information on Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR)
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Phytophthora-Not Just a Root and Crown Disease in Almond
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Implementing Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilization in Almonds
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Zinc Fertilization in California Orchard Crops
Upcoming and recorded events:
Vertebrate Pest Management Webinars
2021 Virtual UCCE Statewide Walnut Series Presentations Available Online
Download (1,566KB PDF)
2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day
Jan 7, 2021
Thursday, January 14, 9 AM-12 Noon
There is still time to register for this event!
Download (263KB PDF)
Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course
Oct 8, 2020
- UC ANR Virtual, Multi-Day Pistachio Production Short Course in November 2020
- See notice for registration and agenda links
Download (742KB PDF)
In a Nutshell - January 2020
Jan 6, 2020
Happy New Year! Please see attached newsletter for information about upcoming events!
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Almond Short Course November 5-7th
Oct 28, 2019
There is still time to register for the UC Almond Shortcourse!
See details in attached flyer!
Hope to see you there!
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Almond Short Course November 5-7th
Oct 10, 2019
Please see attached flyer with details about the upcoming Almond Short Course Nov. 5-7th in Visalia, Ca. and field day tour Nov. 8th at Kearney Research and Extension Center in Parlier, Ca.
Download (123KB PDF)
Almond Short Course November 5-7th
Oct 10, 2019
Please see attached flyer with details about the upcoming Almond Short Course Nov. 5-7th in Visalia, Ca. and field day tour Nov. 8th at Kearney Research and Extension Center in Parlier, Ca.
Download (123KB PDF)
Pistachio orchard weed survey
Mar 7, 2019
UCCE researchers James Schaeffer and Kurt Hembree, and Dr. Anil Shrestha at CSU-Fresno are investigating the distribution of a newly emerging problem weed, Alkaliweed, in pistachio orchards. They would like to request your help to identify locations of this plant in the Southern San Joaquin Area. Please see the attached announcement for a description of Alkaliweed and instructions for how to report sightings.
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Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Management Field Day
Mar 1, 2019
Please join us on Thursday, March 14th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for a field day to aid in promoting the best nitrogen and irrigation management practices by almond growers throughout California. This will take place on Chandler Farms, west of McCall on Adams avenue in Del Rey (see attached flyer). More information can be found here.
Download (1,566KB PDF)
Meeting Announcements
Feb 19, 2019
Please note these upcoming training opportunities!
More details can be found at
https://ucanr.edu/sites/Nut_Crops/
Hope to see you there!
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SWEEP Training Opportunity
Feb 8, 2019
Apply for CDFA funding- State Water efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) and Healthy Soils Program (HSP). Receive up to $100,000 in grant funding to improve your on-farm water and energy efficiency and healthy soil practices through the grant funding programs.
DATE: Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:00 PM – 11:00 AM
LOCATION: UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier.
To register please email name and contact information to Mae Culumber; cmculumber@ucanr.edu
See attached flyer for more details.
Download (177KB PDF)
Upcoming October Meetings!
Oct 5, 2018
Whole Orchard Recycling Demonstration
Soil Health in Replanted Orchards
Download (707KB PDF)
ET scheduling workshop
Jul 3, 2018
Please see the attached announcement for a two hour workshop on how to use a weekly ET report to improve irrigation scheduling precision, as well as seminars on irrigating nut crops and vines pre and post harvest.
July 13th, 2018
8-10 AM
550 E Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA.
Inyo Room on the first floor
RSVP is preferred but not required.
Contact: Mae Culumber
559-241-7526
cmculumber@ucanr.edu
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Meeting Reminders!
Jun 14, 2018
Please Join UCCE for these upcoming events:
Central Valley Almond Day! Free Event!
June 20, 2018
7:00am - 2:00pm
Fresno Fairgrounds Commerce Building
1121 S. Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
2.0 PCA CE Credits (2.0 Other)
4.0 CCA CE Credits
pre-register here
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Kings/Tulare Counties
NUT HARVEST SAFETY TRAINING CLASS
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
KINGS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
801 10th Ave
Hanford, CA
Registration from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Kings County Farm Bureau and Tulare County Farm Bureau
See Attached Flyer for training and registration details!
Download (60KB PDF)
April, 2018
Apr 17, 2018
Greetings,
See the latest In a Nutshell newsletter for a description of the Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings County Weekly ET Report. This report is designed to assist with irrigation scheduling decisions for your area.
Here is a link to the latest report:
The reports will be delivered to you via email ever Friday from now until fall 2018. This is a separate mailing list from In a Nutshell newsletter. If you would like to subscribe please send a request to:
Mae Culumber
559-241-7526
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Central Valley Almond Day Reminder!
Jun 8, 2017
Please join us for Central Valley Almond Day tomorrow Friday, June 9th
Fresno Fairgrounds Commerce Building
1121 S. Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Central Valley Almond Day is a new free event that will feature UC Cooperative Extension educational presentations, important updates on laws and regulations from the Fresno Ag. Commissioner’s Office, and a tradeshow featuring new commercial innovations to help growers reach their greatest production potential. The meeting is aimed at new and experienced almond growers, production managers, and pest control consultants. The event will wrap up with a free Tri-tip lunch!
2.5 CE Credits (0.5 Laws, 2.0 Other) and 3.5 CCA Credits (1.5 Nutrient Management,
0.5 Soil & Water Management, Integrated Pest Management) will be offered.
Registration at: WEST COAST NUT http://www.wcngg.com/events
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Weekly ET reports by email
Jun 3, 2017
The California Department of Water Resources and the University of California Cooperative Extension have teamed up to provide Weekly ET Reports to agricultural water users. Reports include water use information for a variety of crops. See the attached document "How to Use ET for Irrigation Scheduling" for more information. If you would like to receive weekly ET reports for selected CIMIS stations in Madera, Fresno, and Tulare Counties, please email Fresno County Nut Crop Advisor, Mae Culumber at cmculumber@ucanr.edu.
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In a Nutshell - June 2017
Oct 23, 2017
Greetings! Please see the latest "In a Nutshell" newsletter where you can find information about important topics in nut crop production as well as details for the upcoming Central Valley Almond Day, at the Fresno Fair grounds on June 9th.
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May-June 2014
May 13, 2014
Good afternoon,
Attached is the May-June 2014 From the Shell newsletter.
Thank you.
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