Dispatches from the Orchard

It will be held at the Madera County Farm Bureau. The agenda and address are in the attached PDF.

Please see the announcements for Tri County Walnut Day and Statewide Pistachio Day.

North SJV almond day is February 8, held in person. Admission is free, you can sign up at the door.

Are you interested in cover cropping but want to talk to growers who have actually done it? Interested in learning about the benefits of cover cropping? The Western Cover Crop Council is holding a tour in the Sacramento Valley. The attached flier contains the agenda and registration details.

UCANR researchers would like to understand what Californians need for wildfire preparedness.

Featuring research updates on topics such as when to cut off irrigation in pistachios, remote sensing and other tools to manage water, how cover crops affect water dynamics, and more! It will be held at the Madera County Farm Bureau, and there is no charge to attend.

Plus, two survey requests: Weed scientists would like to hear if you're interested in novel weed management techniques (like electric weeders, for example).

I will be hosting an almond and pistachio commodity meeting again this year. As I have formally assumed responsibilities for pistachios in Merced county, I will be changing the location every other year. This year it will be held in Merced! The almond meeting will still be held in Madera.

REMINDER: the second annual winter IPM meeting is on December 12, 2018. Speakers and location details are in the attached PDF. You can register for this free event online at cemadera.ucanr.edu or by calling 559-675-7879 ext. 7209. Registration is not necessary, but appreciated. 2.

I'm holding a meeting on the foundations of irrigation management at Madera Community College on November 7. Space is limited, please RSVP in advance! The agenda and registration link are in the attached PDF.