Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
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The Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog is a valuable resource for orchardists, farmers, and agriculture enthusiasts in the Sacramento Valley region. Founded with the aim of providing relevant and timely information, the blog covers topics such as orchard management, pest control, irrigation techniques, and industry news. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in orchard practices,..
Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
3w ago
Recent years of research by the Zwieniecki lab (the Z Lab) at UC Davis, including the Carbohydrate Observatory, have been providing exciting new insights to better explain how pistachios may be counting winter chill, when budbreak occurs, and how much pistachios will yield in a given year.
The post Carbohydrates, dormancy, and yield in pistachios first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
3w ago
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for Sep 6 - Oct 3, 2024.
The post Previous Southern Sacramento Valley ET Reports – September 2024 first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
In late May 2024, unusual symptoms on leaves, including yellow spots and orange to dark red-brown blotches, were detected in an almond orchard (Nonpareil, Monterey and Fritz) on the border of Merced and Madera counties.
The post New Threat to California Almonds: Red Leaf Blotch first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
Almond growers are in a long tunnel of low prices and high costs. With volatile nut prices largely out of grower control, cost management and cost-effective yield improvements offer the best hope of maintaining headway and reaching the light.
The post Small steps boost net grower returns first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Woodland, Davis, Staten Island, and Verona for June 28 - Aug 1, 2024.
The post Previous Southern Sacramento Valley ET Reports – August 2024 first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
This report covers the CIMIS stations in Gerber, Biggs, Durham, and Williams for June 28 - Aug 1, 2024.
The post Previous Northern Sacramento Valley ET Reports – September 2024 first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
Fertilizer management with thin margins is extra tricky with almonds because varieties can yield so differently within a year. Post-harvest can be a great time to start catching up on potassium.
The post Playing Potassium Catch-Up? first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
1M ago
Annie Edwards and Margaret Smither-Kopperl with the USDA recently released a report on termination using a roller crimper in orchard systems.
The post Roller Crimping – A Cover Crop Termination Option first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
2M ago
Autumn freeze damage in walnuts can occur when trees experience freezing temperatures prior to going into dormancy. Since 2018, we've learned management practices that can prevent widespread damage.
The post Autumn freeze damage strikes again (2024) first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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Sacramento Valley Orchard Source Blog
3M ago
Ethephon, also known as Ethrel®, is an ethylene-based plant growth regulator applied at walnut maturity, or shortly thereafter, which accelerates hull cracking and separation from the shell. This advances walnut harvest by four to seven days, depending on the season and variety, and nut value is increased by lighter kernel color and possibly less insect damage.
The post Ethephon for Earlier Harvest first appeared on Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
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