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Field Day-2021

Time of sampling Soil samples to determine the availability of potassium, phosphorus, micronutrients and salt content can be taken any time of the year. However, fall sampling is usually preferred as it allows for enough time to adjust the fertilization program for the following year. Taking soil samples every 3-5 years is usually adequate. In […]

Naval orange worm   Navel orange worm is a primary pest of almonds in California, more severe in mid- and southern San Joaquin Valley. Overwinters in the unshaken nuts (mummy nuts) from last year. larvae feeds on nuts and may cause severe damage in the next season if not taken care of.   Management   […]

Winter IPM Tasks Winter tasks for pests, weeds, and diseases for nuts orchards. Leaching and Nutrition Management details Author Dr. Phoebe Gordon, Orcha rd System Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Madera and Merced Counties

Integrated Pest Management for Almonds Monitoring-based program to reduce pesticides and water quality issues Involvement in orchard by the grower is a must 5 different periods of growth: – Dormant Season – Bloom to Post-bloom – Fruit Development – Harvest – Postharvest Integrated Pest Management for Almonds Post-harvest: Harvest to onset of dormancy Dormancy- Period […]