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Kern Almond Newsletter

Issues Articles Type Date Added
Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
  • Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
  • Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at UCCE Kern County Conference Room
  • See attached for agenda and registration link - CEU Credits approved
  • Workshop Link
PDF 4/30/24
Workshop on Adapting Fruit and Nut Production Practices in the San Joaquin Valley to Changing and V
  • Workshop on Adapting Fruit and Nut Production Practices in the San Joaquin Valley to Changing and Variable Climate
  • Thursday, March 7th at International Agri-Center in Tulare
  • See attached for agenda and registration link
PDF 3/4/24
Nitrogen Irrigation Management Workshop
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2024
  • UCCE Kern County Conference Room
  • 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield
  • Optional Tour at Hotspot Technology Training Center
  • Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Hanford
  • See attached agenda for both days and registration link
PDF 2/5/24
Cover Crops in Orchards Field Day Fall 2023
  • Thursday, November 16, 2023
  • 14833 Annin Avenue in Wasco 
  • See agenda and registration link
PDF 11/2/23
Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day
  • Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023  -  7:45am to 10:00am
  • See attached for agenda, registration link, and map

Please note:  The registration site has been affected by a UC ANR system outage this week, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact our office at 661-868-6200 if you need any assistance registering for this event. 

 

PDF 6/15/23
Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day (Corrected)
  • Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023  -  7:45am to 10:00am
  • See attached for agenda, CORRECTED registration link, and map 

(We apologize for the confusion; the earlier edition contained an incorrect link to the registration survey.)

PDF 6/7/23
Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day
  • Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day
  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023  -  7:45am to 10:00am
  • See attached for agenda, registration link, and map 
PDF 6/6/23
Special Seminar-Effects of Elevated CO2 Concentrations of Yields of Agricultural Crops
  • Effects of Elevated COConcentrations of Yields of Agricultural Crops
  • Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:00am at the UCCE Kern County Office
  • Field demonstration of commercial application following presentation
  • See attached for details
PDF 5/5/23
Almond Replant Field Day
  • Almond Replant Field Day
  • May 17, 2023 - Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center
  • See attached for agenda and registration 
PDF 4/14/23
Introducing the New Soils and Irrigation Advisor for Kern County
  • Tobias Oker, our new Soils and Irrigation Advisor
PDF 2/6/23
Nitrogen and Irrigation Management Workshop
  • Monday, November 14, 2022
  • UCCE Kern County Conference Room
  • 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield
  • See attached for agenda and registration link
PDF 10/21/22
Almond Variety Trial Field Day - Revised

Please see the attached revised flyer with details for the Almond Variety Trial Field Day - taking place this Thursday, May 5th at 9 am.

Location: Avenue 26 & Rd 19 in Chowchilla, CA (Madera County)

Please send questions to Phoebe Gordon pegordon@ucanr.edu

PDF 5/4/22
Almond Variety Trial Field Day
  • Thursday, May 5th  -  9:00am to 11:00am
  • See attached for meeting location
PDF 5/4/22
2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond
  • Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA
  • November 30, 2021 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  • See attached for registration link
PDF 11/5/21
In a Nutshell - March 2021
  • Budbreak, Bloom, and Pollination Events Mark the Start of the Walnut Season
  • Online Resource for Information on Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR)
  • Phytophthora-Not Just a Root and Crown Disease in Almond
  • Implementing Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilization in Almonds
  • 2021 Virtual UCCE Statewide Walnut Series Presentations Available Online
  • Pest Management Webinars
  • Zinc Fertilization in California Orchard Crops 
PDF 3/15/21
2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day
  • Sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension
  • Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 9 am to 12 noon
  • See attached for meeting agenda and registration links 
PDF 12/18/20
Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course
  • UC ANR Virtual, Multi-Day Pistachio Production Short Course in November 2020
  • See notice for registration and agenda links 
PDF 10/8/20
In a Nutshell January 2020
  • 51st Tri County Walnut Day - February 6, 2020
  • Fresno State Walnut Rootstock Survey
  • 2020 Statewide Pistachio Day - January 22, 2020
  • See attached for information and registration links 
PDF 1/7/20
2019 UC Almond Production Short Course
  • Tuesday, November 5 - Thursday, November 7, 2019
  • Field Tour Friday, November 8, 2019
  • Visalia Convention Center, Visalia, CA
  • See flyer for course information and registration link
PDF 10/10/19
Crop Water Use and Irrigation Reporting Survey
  • Please respond to UC ANR and DWR survey regarding irrigation reporting
  • Participants eligible to win Home Depot gift card 
PDF 10/9/19
UC Almond Short Course
  • UC Almond Short Course
  • November 5-7, 2019
  • Visalia Convention Center - Visalia, CA
  • See attached for registration and information
PDF 9/24/19
New Information Source for CDFA Grants at UCCE Kern County
  • State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
  • Alternate Manure Management Program (AMMP)
  • Healthy Soils Program
  • See attached for program and contact information 
PDF 5/1/19
2019 Kern County Almond Day
  • 2019 Kern County Almond Day
  • Thursday, April 11, 2019
  • Kern Agricultural Pavilion
  • See attached for agenda and registration link
PDF 3/20/19
Cover Crop Survey
  • Please take survey to help guide cover crop research
  • See attached for survey information and link
PDF 3/8/19
Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Management Field Day
  • March 14, 2019 in Del Rey (Fresno County)
  • See attached agenda and RSVP information
PDF 3/4/19
Almond Orchard Cover Crop Field Day
  • March 21, 2019 in Winton, CA
  • See attached flyer for agenda and RSVP
PDF 3/4/19
SWEEP Grant Opportunity Workshop
  • Apply for CDFA funding-State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
  • Friday, February 22, 2019 at UCCE Kern Office
  • See workshop information with registration link attached  
PDF 1/28/19
In A Nutshell December 2018
  • Crown gall on walnuts:  Assessing origin of infection, disease management and prevention
  • 2019 Statewide Pistachio Day - January 16th
  • 50th Tri-County Walnut Day - February 7
PDF 12/12/18
In A Nutshell Meeting Notice September 2018
  • Whole Almond Orchard Recycling Demonstration
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2018
  • Cal Almond, Lake Springs Farm Facility, Denair CA 
PDF 9/26/18
In A Nutshell September 2018 - Article correction

CORRECTION: The "Boron Deficiency in Almonds and Pistachios" article recommended a soil application of Solubor at a rate of 50 lbs/acre. However, this is the rate for Borax not solubor, which is approximately 10.5% boron (Solubor is 20%), and added the pounds of actual boron/acre.

The corrected sentences now read:

"Major boron deficiencies can be corrected via a soil application (major deficiencies would be far below the critical value). In both almonds and pistachios, broadcast 25 to 50 lbs of Borax per acre (about 2-4 lbs of actual boron). Make sure to take into account soil texture: lighter textured soils should have lower rates of application."

Please see the complete corrected article in the attached document.

PDF 9/11/18
In a Nutshell August 2018
  • Distribution of chlorosis in almond orchards may help assess potential irrigation-related issue
  • Postharvest N applications for almonds
  • Western Pecan Production Short Course, October 15-18 in New Mexico 
  • Walnut Short Course, November 5-7 in Davis
PDF 8/20/18
In a Nutshell July 2018
  • Dissecting Almond Hull Rot
  • Understanding Seasonal Vegetative Growth on Almond
  • Boron Deficiency in Almonds and Pistachios
  • Walnut Short Course - UC Davis - November 5-7, 2018 
PDF 7/25/18
July 2018
  • Scientific Irrigation Scheduling in Permanent Crops
  • Links That You Can Use
PDF 7/5/18
Kern UCCE/Almond Board NMP Workshop
  • UCCE Kern and Almond Board NMP Field Day
  • REVISED LOCATION DUE TO RAIN FORECAST
  • Wednesday, March 21, 2018
  • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • See attached for Agenda and New location (UCCE Kern Office)

 

PDF 3/19/18
2018 Kern County Almond Day
  • 2018 Kern County Almond Day - UCCE Kern County
  • Thursday, April 5, 2018  -  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Kern Agricultural Pavilion
  • See attached for Agenda and Registration Information
PDF 3/8/18
Kern UCCE/Almond Board NMP Field Day
  • UCCE Kern and Almond Board NMP Field Day
  • Wednesday, March 21, 2018
  • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • See attached for Agenda and Field location

 

PDF 3/6/18
In A Nutshell December 2017
  • 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day - January 18, 2018
  • 49th Tri-County Walnut Day - February 1, 2018
  • See attached for details and registration information
PDF 12/14/17
Tulare/Kings Nut Harvest Safety Training Class
  • Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Kings County Fairgrounds
  • See attached for registration and event information
PDF 6/6/17
In A Nutshell June 2017
  • Central Valley Almond Day, Friday, June 9th in Fresno
  • Tips for Better Orchard Irrigation Scheduling
  • Considering New Orchard Replacement Options
  • Pistachio nut phenology studies in California
PDF 6/2/17
Kern County Almond Day 2017
  • REMINDER!
  • Kern County Almond Day - UCCE Kern County
  • Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • Kern Agricultural Pavilion, 3300 East Belle Terrace, Bakersfield
  • Registration closes March 27th
  • See attached for details - Hope to see you there!  
PDF 3/20/17
Kern County Almond Day
  • Kern County Almond Day
  • Thursday, March 30, 2017
  • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Kern Agricultural Pavilion
  • See attached for agenda and registration details 
PDF 3/6/17
Navel Orangeworm Monitoring and Mating Disruption Tailgate Meeting
  • Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 - 8:30am to 10:00 am
  • 31000 Kimberlina Road
  • See attached for details 
PDF 2/21/17
Invitation to Join the Dialogue on Herbicide Resistant Weeds
  • Please see attached for more information
PDF 1/5/17
California Cherry Research Review
  • California Cherry Research Review
  • San Joaquin County Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center
  • Stockton, California

 

PDF 12/22/16
December 2016

In a Nutshell Newsletter

  • Are You Choosing the Right Spray for the Right Weeds?
  • Does your Orchard have Ganoderma Root and Butt Rot?
  • 2017 University of California's Pistachio Day
  • 48th Tri-County Walnut Day
PDF 12/21/16
Whole Orchard Recycling Demonstration
  • Whole Orchard Recycling Demonstration
  • Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 10:00am-12:00 noon
  • Tallerico Farms, Manteca, CA
  • Please see attached for more information
PDF 10/3/16
June 2016

In this issue:

Mohammad Yaghmour:  Area orchard systems farm advisor

Bacterial Spot of Almond

Announcements:  2016 Advances in Almond Production Short Course

PDF 6/27/16
Almond Short Course
  • Almond Short Course
  • November 8-10, 2016
  • Modesto, California
  • See attached for details

 

PDF 6/21/16
In The Orchard Weed Identification and Management

In The Orchard Weed Identification and Management

Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Southern Star Ranch, 14400 Panama Lane, Bakersfield

 

 

 

PDF 5/9/16
Almond Field Day-Integrated Crop Pollination
  • Almond Field Day-Integrated Crop Pollination
  • March 10, 2016  -  9:00am to 11:00am
  • See attached for agenda and location
PDF 3/3/16
Almond Orchard Grinding Demonstration
  • Almond Orchard Grinding Demonstration
  • Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Chowchilla, CA
  • Please see flyer
PDF 2/1/16
2016 Drought Workshop
  • Water Management Strategies For Perennial Crops With Limited and Impaired Water Supplies
  • January 12th and January 13th in Modesto, CA
PDF 12/16/15
CDFA Grapevine Registration and Certification Program

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

Grapevine Registration and Certification Program

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

University of California Cooperative Extension Kern County

1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307

PDF 6/1/15
Kern Soil and Water Issue

Weekly Crop ET Update

PDF 5/18/15
Kern Spring Irrigation Workshop

Kern Spring Irrigation Workshop - Thursday, March 26, 2015

UCCE Kern County Conference Room, 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

PDF 3/16/15
Seminars for Orchard Systems Advisor

Seminars for Orchard Systems Advisor Contents:

Candidates for the position of Orchard Systems Advisor for Kern - Kings Counties will be presenting interview seminars on March 10 and March 11.  You are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

 

PDF 2/26/15
Centennial Celebration

Centennial Celebration - Thursday, August 21, 2014 - Kern Ag Pavilion

PDF 7/14/14
June 2014

Almond Irrigation Field Meeting, Friday, June 20, 2014, 9am to 12pm

PDF 6/9/14
100-Year Agriculture Families PDF 6/4/14
Drought Resources PDF 5/2/14
Workshop: IPM for Vineyards and Orchards

Workshop flyer with corrected contact for Brian Marsh, 661-868-6210

PDF 1/29/14
November 2013

Almond Irrigation and Fertigation Strategies for the San Joaquin Valley

Thursday, November 7, 2013  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Kern Ag Pavilion

PDF 11/6/13
Managing Agricultural Nitrogen Meeting

Please see attached flyer for meeting scheduled for this Monday, June 18th.

PDF 6/15/12
Informative Workshop on UC Davis SBX2 1 Nitrate PDF 4/24/12
Presentations from March 28, 2012 Almond and Irrigation Workshop PDF 4/9/12
Kern Almond Meeting & Irrigation Workshop

Also includes Almond Irrigation Update article.

PDF 3/16/12
Pomology Post March 2009 PDF 3/10/09
Pomology Post February 2009 PDF 1/28/09
March 2008 PDF 3/12/10
June 2007 2006 Almond Miticide Trial Report DOC 6/26/08
January 2007 Almond Orchard Tasks For January DOC 1/13/08