2026 Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
About the Event
Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM UC Merced Conference Center Room 110 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343
Contact info at bottom of page.
The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and
researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management
practices tailored specifically for young orchards in the San Joaquin
Valley. Attendees will gain insights into the irrigation and nutrient
needs of young orchards that are different from those applicable to
mature orchards and learn strategies for adjusting these practices as
orchards mature. This knowledge aims to ensure healthier tree
development, better resource utilization, and more resilient orchards
in the face of climate change. Growers, CCAs, and other agricultural
professionals are encouraged to attend. Workshop attendees can
request one-on-one assistance from a farm advisor.
AGENDA
8:00 - 8:15 AM Registration. Welcome & Introduction, Moneim Mohamed
8:15 - 8:45 AM Young Citrus Irrigation Scheduling and Nutrient Management, Charles Hillyer
8:45 - 9:15 AM Principles of Nutrient Management in Orchards, Mae Culumber
9:15 - 9:45 AM Irrigation and Fertilization for Young Almonds, Cameron Zuber
9:45 - 10:15 AM Irrigation Management of Young Pistachios, Tobias Oker
10:15 - 10:30 AM Coffee Break and Visit with Sponsors
10:30 -11:00 AM Nutrient Management for Young Pistachios, Phoebe Gordon
11:00 - 11:30 AM Water and Nutrient Management in Non-Bearing Walnut, Moneim Mohamed
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Management of Water and Nutrients for Young Olive Trees, Giulia Marino
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CEUs Nutrient Management: 1.5
CEUs Soil & Water Management: 1.5
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UC Merced
Conference Center Room 110
5200 N Lake Rd,
Merced, CA 95343
CONTACT
Cameron Zuber cazuber@ucanr.edu
Moneim Mohamed amohamed@ucanr.edu
Zachary Heier zaheier@ucanr.edu