Date: Thurs, May 1st, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
9240 S Riverbend Ave,
The workshop is free but must register to attend (Lunch provided). Limited seats available.
Contact: George Zhuang gzhuang@ucanr.edu
Approved CEUs: 4
CDFA INMP credits: 3
DESCRIPTION
The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management practices of vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley. Attendees will gain insights into the irrigation and nutrient needs of vineyards. This knowledge aims to ensure healthier vine development, better resource utilization, and more resilient vineyards in the face of climate change. Growers, CCAs, and other agricultural professionals are encouraged to attend. Workshop attendees can request free one-on-one assistance from a farm advisor.
8:15 - 8:30 AM Registration. Welcome & Introduction, George Zhuang
8:30 - 9:00 AM Advances in Vineyard Water Management, Moneim Mohamed
9:00 - 9:30 AM Rootstock & Site selection, Justin Tanner
9:30 - 10:00 AM Grapevine Irrigation Scheduling Using OpenET and CropManage Tools, George Zhuang
10:00 - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 - 10:45 AM Grapevine mineral nutrition, Matthew Fidelibus
10:45 - 11:15 AM Fertigation: what to do, what to avoid and considerations for effective nutrient application, Andre Daccache
11:15 -11:45 AM Getting to know your soil for groundwater recharge, Khaled Bali
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Q & A Session
12:00 PM Lunch
Funded by a CDFA Water Efficiency Technical Assistant grant [23-0705-000-SO]