Karmjot Randhawa
Fresno/Madera/Kings/Tulare Counties
Email: kgrandhawa@ucanr.edu
Phone: 559-241-7514
Contact Information
Tulare County
Cooperative Extension
4437-B S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: (559) 684-3300
Fax: (559) 685-3319
Tree Fruits and Almonds
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Raymond Mireles, UCCE Fruit and Almond Advisor for Tulare and Fresno Counties Jesus Raymond Mireles serves as the Fruit and Almond Advisor for UCCE Fresno and Tulare Counties. Raymond is a Central Valley native, born and raised in Visalia, Ca. He attended California State University, Fresno where he achieved his bachelor’s in plant science. Mireles attained a competitive fellowship with Bayer Crop Science, where he was given the opportunity to continue his academic career at Fresno State and obtain a master's degree in plant science. His thesis research entailed the utilization of remote sensing technologies to establish a monitoring protocol for assessing spider mite damage in almonds. Raymond has experience in the agrochemical and technological research industry as a research technician with Bayer Crop Science. He gained experience in identifying and controlling common insect pests in California cropping systems while working with Bayer Crop Science entomologists. Additionally, Mireles played a key role in the establishment and operation of drone technology used to assess plant health for the Bayer Crop Science UAV Program. Raymond is excited to apply his industry and academic expertise to aid farmers in overcoming existing issues and challenges. Growers and professionals involved in fruit and almond production are encouraged to contact Raymond with any questions or suggested topics to address. You can reach Raymond at jrmireles@ucanr.edu or 559-684-3311. |
Newsletters
- Orchard Notes - primarily stone fruit production and culture, some coverage of apples, pears, cherries, apricots, kiwifruit, persimmons and pomegranates
Publications
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cost and Return Studies (UC Agricultural & Resource Economics Department)
- Sample Costs to Establish a Nectarine Orchard and Produce Nectarines
Fresh Market July/August Harvested Varieties, Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2009. (PDF version) - Sample Costs to Establish a Peach Orchard and Produce Peaches
Fresh Market July/August Harvested Varieties, Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2009. (PDF version) - Sample Costs to Establish a Cling Peach Orchard and Produce Cling PeachesSacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Late Harvested. 2017. (PDF version)
- Sample Costs to Establish a Cling Peach Orchard and Produce Cling Peaches
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Extra-Early Harvested. 2017. (PDF version) - Sample Costs to Establish a Plum Orchard and Produce Plums.
Fresh Market, Double Line Drip Irrigation , Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016. (PDF version)
Manuscripts
- Day, Kevin R., R. Scott Johnson.2000. Keeping Trees Short - Is It Economical? Paper presented at the University of California Winter Tree Fruit Meeting, December 6, 2000.
- Day, Kevin R. 1998. Peach and Nectarine Cork Spot: A Review of the 1998 Season. Paper presented at the University of California Winter Tree Fruit Meeting, November 30, 1998.
- 1999 CTFA Research Reports
- Plum Nutrition Studies (PDF version)
- Tree Height and Volumen Studies for Fresh-Shipping Stone Fruits (PDF version)
Links