Nut, Prune and Olive Programs
Farm Advisor
Specialties: Orchard Systems
ejfichtner@ucanr.edu
(559) 684-3310
Fax: (559) 685-3319
Publications
- Pest Notes
- UC Pest Management Guidelines
(UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
- UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- Almonds
Double Line Drip Irrigation. Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016 PDF - Almonds
Flood Irrigated. San Joaquin Valley North. 2011. PDF - Almonds
Micro-sprinkler. San Joaquin Valley North. 2016. PDF - Olive Oil
Super High Density. San Joaquin Valley 2007. PDF - Olives - San Joaquin Valley. 2005 PDF
- Pecans - Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley - 2005. PDF
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Pistachios
Low Volume Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley South. 2015. PDF
- Almonds
Blog
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UC ANR Academics Partner with Ag Marketers to Enhance Extension of Nut Production Research
As California's nut industry has grown, so too have the opportunities for UC ANR farm advisors and specialists to present the latest innovative research topics to the state's nut growers, crop consultants and farm managers. UCCE farm advisors utilize...
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Tulare County Orchard Systems Program Hosts Dairy Scientists for Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue
The dairy and nut industries are dominant contributors to Tulare County's agricultural economy, with milk consistently ranking as the highest valued ag product, followed close behind by pistachio and almond in the top 10. The dairy industry...
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UCCE Partners with Department of Water Resources to Post Timely Crop Water Use Estimates To Aid Growers With Irrigation Scheduling
Scheduling irrigation events based on crop use allows growers to meet the water demands of crop production wile reducing both the risks of over- and underwatering. Together with improvement of irrigation system efficiency, the integration of the...