Date: Tuesday, Feb 25th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Kearney Research and Extension Center,
Nectarine Room, 9240 S. Riverbend Ave,
Parlier, CA 93648
The workshop is free but must register to attend (Lunch provided). Limited seats available.
Contact: Moneim Mohamed, amohamed@ucanr.edu, 209-525-6812; Mae Culumber, cmculumber@ucanr.edu;
559-241-7515; Alfonso Mota, mota@ucanr.edu
CEUs Nutrient Management: 2
CEUs Soil & Water Management: 2
CDFA INMP credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management practices tailored specifically for young orchards in the San Joaquin Valley. Attendees will gain insights into the irrigation and nutrient needs of young orchards that are different from those applicable to mature orchards and learn strategies for adjusting these practices as orchards mature. This knowledge aims to ensure healthier tree development, better resource utilization, and more resilient orchards in the face of climate change. Growers, CCAs, and other agricultural professionals are encouraged to attend. Workshop attendees can request one-on-one assistance from a farm advisor.
8:00 - 8:15 AM Registration. Welcome & Introduction, Moneim Mohamed
8:15 - 8:30 AM The Basics of Irrigation Efficiency, Khaled Bali
8:30 - 9:00 AM Young Citrus Irrigation Scheduling and Nutrient Management, Charles Hillyer
9:00 - 9:30 AM Principles of Nutrient Management in Orchards, Mae Culumber
9:30 - 10:00 AM Irrigation and Fertilization for Young Almonds, Cameron Zuber
10:00 - 10:15 AM Almond-Alfalfa Intercropping in Young Orchards for Profitability and Sustainability, Sultan Begna
10:15 -10:30 AM Coffee Break and Visit with Sponsors
10:30 - 11:00 AM Irrigation Management of Young Pistachios, Tobias Oker
11:00 - 11:30 AM Nutrient Management for Young Pistachios, Phoebe Gordon
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Management of Water and Nutrients for Young Olive Trees, Giulia Marino
12:00 - 12:30 PM Irrigation and Nutrient Management of Young Peaches, Raymond Mireles
12:30 PM Lunch
The workshop is funded by CDFA grant [23-0705-000-SO]
Thank you to our sponsors: Almond Board of California, California Pistachio Research Board, Meter Group Inc., AvidWater, SWAN Systems, and HotSpot AG.