Nut culture
In A Nutshell December 2024
Dec 2, 2024
*UCCE Statewide Pistachio Day 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 8 am – 4:15 pm
Visalia Convention Center, 303 E Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291
*53rd Tri County Walnut Day - Thursday, February 6, 2025
LOCATION: Tulare County Agricultural Building
4437 S Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274
Please pre-register at:
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=44074
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2024 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course
Sep 12, 2024
November 5-7, 2024
Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA
Designed for orchard decision makers, the Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course includes presentations from UCCE Farm Advisors and Specialists, covering pistachio production topics, such as pistachio cultivars, field preparation, planting, pruning, economics, IPM, and harvesting.
DPR and CCA credits will be offered. More details to come.
(Agenda items are subject to change)
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Workshop on Adapting Fruit & Nut Productin Practices in the SJV to Changing & Variable Climate
Feb 21, 2024
WORKSHOP ON ADAPTING FRUIT AND NUT PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY TO CHANGING AND VARIABLE CLIMATE
Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2024; 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: International Agri-Center (Social Room)
4500 South Laspina Street - Tulare, CA 93274
With: UC Davis, UC Merced, UCCE Tulare County, Land IQ, UC ANR
Free Registration includes participation, coffee breaks, lunch meal,
and access to workshop presentations
Online Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42347
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In a Nutshell November 2023 Correction
Nov 21, 2023
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Salinity Management in Pistachio Workshop and
Recent Pistachio Salinity Trial Results
- Statewide Pistachio Day 2024
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52nd Tri County Walnut Day
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Treatment Options for Management of Walnut Scale and Frosted Scale
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Treatment Options for Management of Walnut Scale and Frosted Scale
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‘UC Wolfskill’, a new Walnut Variety
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New Fruit and Almond Advisor, Raymond Mireles, Joins UC ANR
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Crop Manage Workshop and In-field Training
Mar 17, 2023
Crop Manage Workshop and In-field Training
April 19, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Crop Manage Workshop
12:30 - 1:15 PM - Lunch
2:25 - 3:00 PM - Hands-on pressure chamber training in trees and vines
Location:
UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
9240 S Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA
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February 2023
Feb 3, 2023
In this issue:
- How Late is Too Late for NOW Winter Sanitation?
- U.S. EPA proposed changes to rodenticide labels for agricultural use: opportunity for public comment
- Madera County Almond Day - March 23, 2023
- Madera/Merced Pistachio Day - April 13, 2023
- In Memoriam: UCCE Farm Advisor G. Steven Sibbett
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Tri County Walnut Day Meeting Notice
Jan 11, 2023
51st Tri County Walnut Day
February 2, 2023 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tulare County Agricultural Building
4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA
You may register here or pay the $10 fee at the door.
Thank you
Download (187KB PDF)
In a Nutshell January 2023
Dec 21, 2022
Statewide Pistachio Day 2023:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 8 am-4:10 pm
Visalia Convention Center, 303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
51st Tri County Walnut Day:
A return to in-person walnut extension!
February 2, 2023, 8:00 am-12:00 pm
UCCE Tulare County Agricultural Building, 4437 S. Laspina St. Tulare, CA
Registration fee of $10 may be paid at the door
Download (163KB PDF)
Orchard and Vineyard Field Day
Oct 26, 2022
Orchard and Vineyard Field Day
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
Location: UCANR - Kearney Agricultural Research and Estension Center and USDA-ARS
9240 S. Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA
8 AM Registration
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Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Sep 27, 2022
Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Thursday September 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Register in advance at: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQVKFD4VRq6I7rEKHnFkXw
Download (144KB PDF)
Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Sep 27, 2022
Webinar: Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune
Thursday September 29, 2022, 9:00 AM
Register in advance at: https://ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQVKFD4VRq6I7rEKHnFkXw
Download (144KB PDF)
ADVANCES IN PISTACHIO WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Jun 22, 2022
ADVANCES IN PISTACHIO WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Date: July 7, 2022
Location: International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina Street - Tulare, CA 93274
With: UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, California Pistachio Research Board, CDFA
Registration: $60
(Includes participation fee, coffee breaks, lunch, & access to workshop presentations)
CEU Credits available
On-line Registration Link starting June 14, 2022:
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37579
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November 2021
Nov 24, 2021
In this issue:
- Winter Chilling of Pistachio: Consequences of Low Chill and Implementation of Online Chill Calculators
- Gills Mealybug Control
- 2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond
- 2022 Statewide Pistachio is going Virtual
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UCCE Virtual Statewide Walnut Series
Jan 25, 2021
Registration is now open!
Register HERE today for the UCCE Virtual Statewide Walnut Series on February 16-17, 2021, 9 am - 12 pm
Download (1,117KB PDF)
Healthy Soils Program Now Accepting Applications
Feb 28, 2020
As of February 27, 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting grant applications.
Download (239KB PDF)
Cover Crop Field Day Notice
Feb 28, 2020
Cover Crop Field Day
March 19th, 2020
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Shafter Research & Extension Center
Intersection of Mettler Avenue & Madera Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Download (302KB PDF)
Area Pomology and Water/Soils Advisor
Feb 12, 2020
RECRUITMENT
Kings/Tulare Pomology and Water/Soils Area Academic Advisor
County Locations: Kings County, Tulare County
Date Posted: February 12, 2020
Closing Date: April 13, 2020
Job Description: Download
Download (1,033KB PDF)
December 2019
Jan 3, 2020
Registration Information for:
51st Tri County Walnut Day - February 6, 2020
2020 Statewide Pistachio Day - January 22, 2020
Download (478KB PDF)
Come to a nearby SWEEP Workshop
Oct 22, 2019
Interested in water and energy efficiency upgrades on your farm?
Come to a nearby SWEEP Workshop:
November 7, 2019
9 am - 11 am
Cooperative Extension
Tulare County
4437 S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
Download (175KB PDF)
2019 UC Almond Production Short Course Reminder
Oct 11, 2019
2019 UC Almond Production Short Course
Tuesday, November - Thursday, November 7, 2019
Field Tour Friday, November 8
Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA
Registration Fee Increases October 22!
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July 2019
Jul 3, 2019
In this issue:
- Maximizing walnut quality to improve value in a low-price year
- Regulated Deficit Irrigation in Almonds to Manage Hull Rot
- On-Farm Recharge on Pecans for Groundwater Sustainability
- Survey on Grower Interest in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and On Farm Recharge (OFR)
- Kings/Tulare Counties Nut Harvest Safety Training Day Registration Information
- Save the Date! 2019 Almond Short Course
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December 2018
Dec 5, 2018
In this issue:
- Crown gall on walnuts: Assessing origin of infection, disease management and prevention
- 2019 Statewide Pistachio Day agenda and registration link
- 50th Tri County Walnut Day agenda and registration information
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September 2018
Sep 11, 2018
Meeting - September 25, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm:
Optimizing Mating Disruption Against Navel Orangeworm in Almond
Corrected Article on Boron Deficiency in Almonds & Pistachios
Meeting - November 5-7, Walnut Short Course
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August 2018
Aug 16, 2018
- Distribution of chlorosis in almond orchards may help assess potential irrigation-related issues
- The dynamic state of spurs in almond
- Postharvest N applications for almonds
- Western Pecan Production Short Course Information
- Walnut Short Course Information
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July 2018
Jul 23, 2018
Dissecting Almond Hull Rot
Understanding seasonal vegetative growth on almond
Boron Deficiency in Almonds and Pistachios
Walnut Short Course Registration Information
Download (873KB PDF)
Kings/Tulare Counties Nut Harvest Safety Training Class
Jun 13, 2018
Kings/Tulare Counties - Nut Harvest Safety Training Class
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Registration from 7:00 - 8:00 am
Program: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
KINGS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
801 10TH AVE.
HANFORD, CA 93230
Hosted by: Kings County Farm Bureau and Tulare County Farm Bureau
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June 2018
Jun 13, 2018
Central Valley Almond Day
June 20, 2018
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fresno Fairgrounds Commerce Building
1121 S. Chance Ave. Fresno, CA 93702
FREE EVENT! Pre-register at: wcngg.com
Download (153KB PDF)
SSJV UCCE/DWR Weekly Water Use Report
Apr 10, 2018
“SSJV UCCE/DWR Weekly Water Use Report: nuts, citrus, grapes, stonefruit.”
Download (911KB PDF)
December 2017
Dec 14, 2017
- 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
- 49th Tri-County Walnut Day
Download (177KB PDF)
June 2017
Jun 5, 2017
In this Issue:
Announcing Central Valley Almond Day! Friday, June 9th, Fresno Fairgrounds Commerce Building.
Tulare/Kings Counties Nut Harvest Safety Training Class
Tips for Better Orchard Irrigation Scheduling
Considering New Orchard Replacement Options: Whole Orchard Recycling and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation
Pistachio nut phenology studies in California address crop development as a function of heat unit accumulation
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December 2016
Dec 9, 2016
2017 University of California's Pistachio Day
48th Tri-County Walnut Day
Are You Choosing the Right Spray for the Right Weeds?
Does your Orchard have Ganoderma Root and Butt Rot?
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In a Nutshell - Meeting Notice
Oct 20, 2016
Using Navel Orangeworm Pheromone Traps:
Tips, Strategies, and Future Applications for Making Informed Management Decisions
Download (175KB PDF)
June 2016
Jun 23, 2016
2016 Advances in Almond Production Short Course, November 8-10, Modesto, California
Symptoms of Foliar Chlorosis on Tulare County Walnuts Indicative of Over-irrigation
Field Treatment of Crown Gall on Walnut
Nut Harvest Safety Training Class
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IPM Field Update Meeting
Jun 6, 2016
June 28th, Ants: Biology, Monitoring and Management
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IPM Field Update Meeting
Jun 6, 2016
June 21st, Ants: Biology, Monitoring and Management
Download (107KB PDF)
IPM Field Update Meeting
Apr 26, 2016
Leaffooted Bug:Monitoring, Management,
and its Association with Fungal Diseases
Download (236KB PDF)
April 2016
Apr 6, 2016
The 2016 Pistachio Bloom: Chilling hour accumulation, anticipated bloom time, and pollination
Planning for your summer tree nut weed control
Download (241KB PDF)
January 2016
Jan 15, 2016
Meeting Notices:
IPM for Almonds - Tuesday, January 26th
Tri-County Walnut Day - Thursday, February 4th
Download (242KB PDF)
Almond IPM Meeting
Dec 18, 2015
Almond IPM Meeting
What is the future of chlorpyrifos and other IPM tools?
Open dialogue about emerging issues, current regulations and new technologies…
Download (207KB PDF)
December 2015
Dec 16, 2015
N Budgeting Following the 4 R’s
Pistachio Day Agenda
Tri-County Walnut day registration form
Download (281KB PDF)
November 2015
Nov 3, 2015
Can Mechanically-Applied Pollen Either Supplement Bees, or Ensure an Almond Crop in the Event of Bee Inefficacy or Unavailability?
Biology and Ecology of Rhodococcus fascians D188, and Implications for Understanding and Managing Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome
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Almond Replant Field Day
Sep 10, 2015
Meeting Notice for Almond Replant Field Day
Download (696KB PDF)
Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome Research Update
Aug 11, 2015
Meeting notice for Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome Research Update.
Download (444KB DOCX)
July 2014
Jul 1, 2015
Is There a Risk of Replanting Pistachio in Soils From Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome-Affected Orchards?
Initial Observations From Orchards Affected With Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome: Implications for Management
Is There a Risk of Transmitting Rhodococcus Between Plants or Orchards on Infested Pruning Equipment?
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Nut Harvest Safety Training
Jun 8, 2015
Registration form for the Nut Harvest Safety Training Class.
Download (113KB PDF)
December 2014
Dec 10, 2014
Pistachio Day Announcement
Tri-County Walnut Day Announcement
Download (174KB PDF)
Pesticide Worker Safety Training
Oct 13, 2014
Pesticide Worker Safety Training Registration
Download (112KB PDF)
July 2014
Jul 22, 2014
Walnut Trees in the Nursery Trade: Understanding Terminology, How they are Propagated, Availability and Clonal Rootstock Pest Interactions
Thousand cankers disease outbreak in Italy places the disease on European Plant
Protection Organization Alert List.
Thousand cankers disease continues to advance into the native range of Juglans nigra in the eastern United States and is associated with a new insect
Pistachio Bushy Top Syndrome Randall Laboratory, New Mexico State University
Advances in Pistachio Production course November 18-20, 2014
Improving your irrigation management with the use of a pressure chamber
Download (870KB PDF)
December 2013
Dec 5, 2013
Statewide Pistachio Day and Tri-County Walnut day meeting notices.
Woodpiles are reservoir for walnut twig beetle
Lethal paradox canker continues to emerge in southern
San Joaquin Valley orchards
Microbial soil inoculant tested on walnut crown gall
Download (1,206KB PDF)
April 2013
Apr 26, 2013
2013 Navel Orangeworm Management Meeting for Almonds and Pistachios
Download (154KB PDF)
September 2012
Sep 14, 2012
Research Advances on the Application of Pheromone Mating Disruption for Management of Navel Orangeworm on Walnut
Thousand Cankers Disease Now in Three East Coast States
2012 Advances in PIstachio Production Short Course
Save the Date notices
Download (498KB PDF)
December 2010
2011 Annual Pistachio DayDownload (PDF)
December 2010
Tri-County Walnut DayDownload (PDF)
August 2010
Thousand Cankers Disease on Walnut: Tulare County UpdateDownload (PDF)
March 2009
Walnut Dehydrator Workshop Tulare County Agricultural Building 4437 So Laspina St, TulareDownload (PDF)
March 2009
Drought Irrigation Management for Almonds, Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 1221 So. Madera Ave., Kerman, CADownload (PDF)
January 2009
Tri-County Walnut Day Brochure includes agenda and registration information. February 2nd is the deadline to register for this meeting.Download (PDF)
December 2008
2009 Annual Statewide Pistachio "Water" DayDownload (PDF)
January 2008
39th Tri-Co Walnut DayDownload (PDF)
January 2007
38th Annual Tri-County Walnut DayDownload (PDF)
December 2005
2006 Annual Statewide Pistachio DayDownload (PDF)
December 2004
Tri-County Walnut DayDownload (PDF)
May 2004
2004 Organic Almond Workshop Thursday, June 10, 2004 700 E. Yosemite Ave., MaderaDownload (PDF)
December 2003
35th Tri-County Walnut DayDownload (PDF)
August 2002
Walnut Pest Management Alliance Program Friday, September 6, 2002 UC Cooperative Extension Office 4437 S. Laspina Street, Ste. B, TulareDownload (PDF)
January 2001
32nd Annual Tri-County Walnut Day 2001 Almond Springtime Disease Control Winter Irrigation AlertDownload (PDF)
November 2000
Mark your calendar for Tri-County Walnut Day Prune Mature Walnut Trees Every Other Year It's OK to Prune Before Leaf-Fall Steps to Avoid Winter Freeze Damage in Young Walnut Trees Preemergent Weed Control Alternatives Fall Check ListDownload (PDF)
August 2000 Correction
Corrections to your August 2000 "In-A-Nutshell" Walnut Maturity UpdateDownload (PDF)
August 2000
Walnut Maturity and Harvest Status Codling Moth Update Water Use for the Rest of the Season is Substantial (& Important) Avoid Freeze Damage to Young Walnuts - By Cutting Off Water in September Spider Mites are Active Now "Bot in August - Pistachios July/August ChecklistDownload (PDF)
May 2000
Subscribe to "ag-busnet" Ag. Commissioner Reports Nut Crop Production and Revenue Codling Moth in Walnuts Botryosphaeria July is Time for Leaf Tissue Analyses Pecan Orchard Management Short Course Announced Water Management for Nut Crops Leaffooted Bugs Summer Pruning - Walnuts N FertilizationDownload (PDF)
April 2000
Erratic Leaf-Out and Bloom for Walnuts (& Others) Codling Moth Biofix Status Making 1st Generation Spray Decision for Walnuts To "Control" or "Not Control" 1st Generation Codling Moth Larvae ("Worms")? Peach Twig Borer (PTB) - Almonds Botryospheraia ("Bot") Watch for Pistachios Fruit Tree Leaf Rollers (FTLR) in Walnuts April Checklist Newly Planted TreesDownload (PDF)