The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts
Produced by Roger Duncan, Pomology and Viticulture Advisor, Stanislaus County. You can receive email notification when the next newsletter is posted.
| Issue | Articles | Type | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley CropManage Hands-on Workshop |
| 1/29/24 | |
| The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts - Fall 2023 | In this issue:
| 10/30/23 | |
| The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts - Summer 2023 | In This Issue:
| 6/27/23 | |
| CropManage Hands-on Workshop - February 15, 2023 - Register Now! |
| 1/17/23 | |
| 2023 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day - January 12, 2023 | In this issue:
| 12/16/22 | |
| Nitrogen and Irrigation Management Introductory Course - 11/16/22 |
| 10/19/22 | |
| Spray Safe - 11/18/2022 - Register now! |
| JPG | 10/17/22 |
| Registration Open for Airblast Sprayer Calibration Training @ KARE Center |
REGISTER TODAY!What?: Airblast Sprayer Calibration Training When?: November 18, 2022 Where?: UC Kearney Ag Center, Parlier, CA CLICK HERE TO REGISTERAirblast Sprayer Calibration Training is a 4-hour hands-on sprayer calibration training involving classroom and field exercises. It will cover sprayer calibration steps, methods, and calculations with worked examples, including use of a decision support tool. This training will focus on axial airblast sprayer applications directed to citrus (and other tree and vine) canopies; no herbicide boom sprayer applications. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Registration | 10/12/22 | |
| Biologically Integrated Orchards Systems (BIOS): Effective IPM Strategies for Major Walnut Pests | Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 9:00 AM Location: Blossom Farms - 11227 East 8 Mile Road, Stockton, CA 95212 Info: ecologicalfarming@caff.org Community Alliance with Family Farmers invites you to a free, in-person event on Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS), covering a variety of IPM strategies in walnuts for major pests. Topics may include: - IPM options for walnut pests including navel orangeworm, codling moth, spider mites, and husk fly - Cover cropping for beneficials as a method of pest control - Bird habitat for effective pest management in walnuts Featured Speakers: Mike Devencenzi, Devencenzi Ag Pest Management & Research, PCA Randy Rajkovich, Blossom Farm, Grower Jhalendra Rijal, UC Cooperative Extension IPM Advisor 2 DPR CEUs applied for Coffee and donuts will be provided | PNG | 7/5/22 |
| Advances in Pistachio Water Management Workshop - July 7th, 2022 | Advances in Pistachio Water Management Workshop UC ANR and the Pistachio Research Board are hosting a water management for pistachio workshop July 7th at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, CA. Date: July 7th, 2022 Location: International Agri-Center 4500 South Laspina Street - Tulare, CA 93274 With: UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, California Pistachio Research Board, CDFA Registration: $60.00 (Includes Includes participation fee, coffee breaks, lunch meal, and access to workshop presentations) Online Registration Link: | JPG | 6/16/22 |
| Olive Oil Irrigation Field Day-June 1, 2022 | Olive Oil Irrigation Field Day Wednesday June 1st, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Follow signs on dirt road at S Roberts Rd, ¾ of a mile south of Hwy 4 Register at: https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OwQ3bbhoXeK5XU | 5/4/22 | |
| The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts - April 2022 | In this issue:
| 4/26/22 | |
| The Scoop, Early Release, Nitrogen Management in Walnuts | In this issue:
| 4/26/22 | |
| Sacramento Valley Cover Crop Tour-Registration Required! | Thursday, March 3, 2022 Join us for a tour of several cover crop sites in the Sacramento Valley including orchards and annual crop fields. Cover crop species, cultivars and mixes including legumes, grasses and brassicas will be showcased. You’ll hear from farmers, extension specialists, and researchers on topics such as cover crop selection, equipment to manage cover crops, considerations for cover crop management, and building soil health.
| 2/7/22 | |
| Update on Upcoming Meetings and Canceled Meetings | UPDATE ON UPCOMING MEETING AND CANCELED MEETINGS | 2/2/22 | |
| January 2022, Vol. 27.1 - Correction | In This Issue: 2022 Upcoming UCCE Events
| 1/18/22 | |
| SpraySafe 2021 - Nov. 17 - Nov. 19 | Join our Zoom event and earn FREE CE hours and required trainings. Attend both for 6 hours! SpraySafe 2021 - A Farmer to Farmer commitment to you (stanag-ce.org) FARM EMPLOYEE SAFETY SEMINARWEDNESDAY 8:00AM NOVEMBER 17, 2021 SCHEDULE: English and Spanish available!
Presented By: Cal Ag Safety and AgSafe 2 hours of Laws & Regulations SPRAY SAFEFRIDAY 8:00AM NOVEMBER 19, 2021 SCHEDULE:
4 HOURS OF CE CREDIT! Register Early! | JPEG | 11/16/21 |
| 2021 Sac Valley Orchard IPM Virtual Meeting - Thursday, November 4 |
2021 Sac Valley Orchard IPM Virtual MeetingThursday, November 4, 2021, 7:30 AM-11:00 AM PST Who Should Attend: Anyone directly involved with pest and disease management in orchard production. We will discuss pest and disease issues including NOW management, mites management, wood cankers and other pests. DPR Credits (Pending) Contacts for more information: | JPG | 11/1/21 |
| UC Walnut Freeze Webinar Panel: Experiences & Lessons Learned | Virtual event via Zoom Thursday, November 4, 2021, 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Add this event to your calendar. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 3-5 business days before the event. Before November 4:
Contacts for more information
Registration and Logistics: Sherry Cooper, UC ANR Program Support, 530-750-1361 (messages only) | JPG | 11/1/21 |
| 2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond | 2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond Where?: Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 9240 S. | 10/25/21 | |
| October 2021, Volume 26.2 | In this issue:
| 10/25/21 | |
| The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts - September 2021, UPDATE | In this issue:
| 9/10/21 | |
| Webinar: Grape Powdery Mildew Management and Challenges - | Webinar: Grape Powdery Mildew Management and ChallengesWednesday, August 11, 1 PM - 3 PM | 7/27/21 | |
| UC Cooperative Extension Almond Field Day | In this issue...
| 6/14/21 | |
| April 2021, Vol. 26.1 | 4/28/21 | ||
| 2021 California Cling Peach Day - February 25! | Register now for the 2021 California Cling Peach Day!Thursday, February 25, 9 AM - 12 PM To register, click here! | 2/4/21 | |
| UCCE Virtual Statewide Walnut Series - February 16-17! | UCCE Virtual Statewide Walnut Series
| 1/21/21 | |
| Register Now for 2021 Virtual Lodi Grape Day - February 2! (updated links inside) | 2021 Virtual Lodi Grape Day!See flyer for links and details!**You are receiving a duplicate email regarding 2021 Virtual Lodi Grape Day. The previous email sent did not include the register and agenda links on the flyer. Thank you. | 1/13/21 | |
| Register Now for 2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day - January 14! | 3 days until the 2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day!Click here to register now! | 1/11/21 | |
| December 2020, Vol. 25.4 | In this issue:
Don't forget to register for the 2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day! *See flyer in the newsletter for details
| 12/22/20 | |
| 2021 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 2021 North San Joaquin Valley Almond DaySponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension Virtual Meeting via Zoom Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register at http://ucanr.edu/regsjvalleyalmondday
| 12/11/20 | |
| July 2020, Vol. 25.3 | In this issue...
| 8/18/20 | |
| IPM Breakfast Meeting Cancellation | Good Morning: Due to the threat of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of California employees have been ordered to temporarily cancel all face-to-face educational events, regardless of size. In addition, President Trump has advised against meeting in groups of more than 10 people and avoiding restaurants. Therefore Jhalendra, Kari and I will cancel our April 15 Tree & Vine IPM breakfast meetings. We will monitor the situation closely and will make a decision on future meetings as the situation unfolds.
Best wishes,
Roger Duncan Pomology Advisor and Director UC Cooperative Extension, Stanislaus County 209-525-6800 cestanislaus.ucdavis.edu | 4/9/20 | |
| COVID-19 Notification | Please see the attached link concerning our office and the COVID-19 outbreak. | 3/25/20 | |
| IPM Breakfast Meeting Cancellation | Good Morning: Due to the threat of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, University of California employees have been ordered to temporarily cancel all face-to-face educational events, regardless of size. In addition, President Trump has advised against meeting in groups of more than 10 people and avoiding restaurants. Therefore Jhalendra, Kari and I will cancel our March 18 and April 1 Tree & Vine IPM breakfast meetings. We will monitor the situation closely and will make a decision on future meetings as the situation unfolds.
Best wishes,
Roger Duncan Pomology Advisor and Director UC Cooperative Extension, Stanislaus County 209-525-6800 cestanislaus.ucdavis.edu | 3/17/20 | |
| 2020 Tree and Vine IPM Update Breakfast Meetings | 2020 Tree and Vine IPM Update Breakfast Meetings Roger Duncan, Kari Arnold, and Jhalendra Rijal will continue to host the IPM breakfast meetings. These free meetings are open to all interested fruit and nut growers, consultants, and pest control advisors for a casual discussion on current insect pest populations, disease problems, and methods of control. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
| 2/25/20 | |
| 2020 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 2020 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day Friday, January 31, 2020 Modesto Centre Plaza 2.0 Hours of DPR Continuing Education Credits | 1/7/20 | |
| UC Almond Short Course | UC Almond Short Course November 5-7, 2019 Plan to join us for this integrated orchard An optional Field Tour in Parlier, CA will follow Who should attend: New and experienced | 9/30/19 | |
| San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course | San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course, Nov. 12-14 at Kearney REC Contents: Register today to attend the San Joaquin Valley Spray Application Short Course, November 12-14, 2019 at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Join us for this intensive 3-day short course on spray application research and extension, led by CE Specialist Peter Larbi. Includes two in-classroom lecture days and one outdoor, hands-on demonstration day. Goals/Objectives:
Register online before October 22 for the $750 Early Bird price. Continuing Education credits from California Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Crop Advisors have been applied for and are pending approval. Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Please complete the Sponsorship Form.
Contacts for more information: Course Content – Peter Ako Larbi, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist | 9/30/19 | |
| Almond Rootstock Field Day | When: July 17, 2019, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Where: 10061 Vineyard Avenue, Westley, CA What: Walk through an 8th leaf orchard featuring Nonpareil on 16 rootstocks grown under "typical" West Side farming conditions: heavy, high pH, clay-loam soil irrigated with water sometimes high in chloride and boron. We will discuss tree performance including salt tolerance, anchorage, tree size and yield. Rootstocks include: Lovell, Nemaguard, Empyrean 1, Hansen, Brights #5, BB 106, Viking, Atlas, Krymsk 86, and Rootpac R.
Please follow link at bottom of email for more information.
Thank you | 7/9/19 | |
| Upcoming Field Days | Good afternoon
There are two field days coming up that are related to almonds. Please view the attached program fliers for more information:
Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Management Field Day
Almond Orchard Cover Crop Field Day
Best wishes,
Roger Duncan
| 3/1/19 | |
| UCCE Stanislaus County IPM Breakfast Meetings resume March 6 | Good afternoon Our University of California Cooperative Extension Tree & Vine IPM Breakfast meetings will begin again next Wednesday, March 6. These informal discussions focus on real-time insect and disease issues and their management. They are held every first and third Wednesday morning from March through June from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. at the Old Mill Café, 600 9th Street in Modesto. One hour of continuing education credit is offered at each meeting. There is no charge – just buy your own breakfast and tip the waitress! If you have questions or would like to sponsor the $45 fee for CE credits, please call our office at 209-525-6800.
Best wishes,
Roger Duncan | 3/1/19 | |
| North San Joaquin Valley Cling Peach Day | In This Issue:
| 1/17/19 | |
| 2019 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day 2019
Topics include:
| 1/8/19 | |
| 2019 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium | Hello All, REMINDER! The 2019 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium will be held at the CPDES Hall in Easton, CA on January 9, 2019. Please see agenda for more information. To register online and pay by credit, click here. Cost: $15.00 includes meeting, proceedings, and lunch. $20.00 at the door - cash/check only, as the facility does not have the ability to take credit cards. Late fee does not include lunch or proceedings. Hope to see you there! | 12/3/18 | |
| Whole Almond Orchard Recycling Demonstration | 9/25/18 | ||
| 2018 Tree and Vine March 7 Meeting Information | 3/6/18 | ||
| 2018 Tree and Vine IPM Breakfast Meetings | 3/5/18 | ||
| 2018 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | A comprehensive speaker list, with starting time, for the 2018 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day. | 1/11/18 | |
| Marie Harter, August 2017 | Please read the attached letter from County Director, Roger Duncan. | 8/8/17 | |
| IPM Field Day in Almonds 06/15/2017 | 6/12/17 | ||
| Tree & Vine IPM Breakfast Meetings |
| 2/23/17 | |
| Almond Day 2/7/17 |
NSJV Almond Day Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Almond Production Manual • IPM for Almond • Pest and Weed ID cards | 1/24/17 | |
| Cling Peach Day, January 18, 2017 | 12/27/16 | ||
| July 2016 |
| 7/11/16 | |
| Almond Shortcourse | Almond Short Course November 8-10, 2016 Modesto Centre Plaza | 6/23/16 | |
| 2016 Almond Day | Links to the 2016 Almond Day Talks | 2/9/16 | |
| January 2016 | 2016 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day Modesto Centre Plaza 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA Thursday, February 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon | 1/13/16 | |
| North San Joaquin Valley Cling Peach Day | 11/19/15 | ||
| Spray Safe Event |
Spray Safe Event Fri. 11/20/2015 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MJC Ag Pavillion
| 11/2/15 | |
| Almond Production Field Day | 6/19/15 | ||
| January 2015 |
| 1/22/15 | |
| November |
| 11/21/14 | |
| March 2014 |
| 3/27/14 | |
| January, 2014 | 2014 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day Robert J. Cabral Ag Center Thursday, February 6, 2014 1.5 DPR continuing education hours pending3.0 CCA hours pending | 1/8/14 | |
| November 2013 |
| 11/26/13 | |
| Mite Identification Workshop | Mite Identification & Management Workshop for Pest Control Advisors & IPM Private Applicators Thursday, Novemer 21, 2013 3800 Cornucopia Way, Harvest Hall Modesto, CA There is a $70- Registration Fee | 11/15/13 | |
| Mite Identification & Management Workshop | Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall $70- Registration For more info contact Roger Duncan (209) 525-6800 | 10/15/13 | |
| Spray Safe Program Workshop Nov. 7, 2013 | Spray Safe Program Workshop Thursday, November 7th, 2013 3.5 CEU's of Laws & Regs Doors open at 7:30 a.m. No pre-registration required. For more information call Roger Duncan at (209) 525-6800. | 10/15/13 | |
| 2013 NSJV Almond Day | 2013 Northern San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 1/23/13 | |
| December 2012 | In this issue:
| 11/21/12 | |
| May 2012 | In this issue . . . | 5/22/12 | |
| Tree & Vine IPM Update Breakfast Meetings | 4/12/12 | ||
| Almond Day | This is a correction to the previous newsletter. | 1/6/12 | |
| November 2011 | * Cling Peach Day - Dec. 13th, Stanislaus County Ag Center | 12/5/11 | |
| Low Emissions Nut Harvesting Field Day | 9/30/11 | ||
| Peach IPM Workshop | 8/17/11 | ||
| Peach Blossom Thinner Demo Field Day | *Results from 2 years of local field trials *Demonstration of string blossom thinner *Try the machine in your orchard | 2/18/11 | |
| Scoop on Fruits and Nuts, January 2011 | 2011 North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 1/11/11 | |
| December 2010 | * Cling Peach Meeting 12/15/2010 * Update on Minimal Pruning of Almonds * Weed Susceptiblility Chart * Newsletter Renewal Form | 12/8/10 | |
| May 2010 | *Almond Production & Pest Management Field Day 05/27/2010 *2010 Cool Spring Leads to Long Growing Season & Large Fruit *Mechanical Blossom Thinner to Reduce Peach Labor Costs *Powdery Mildew of Peach-Pathogens, Biology & Management | 5/17/10 | |
| Tree & Vine IPM Update Breakfast Meetings | The breakfast meetings will begin on March 17th. See the attached flyer for more information. | DOC | 3/1/10 |
| January 2010 | * 2010 NSJV Almond Day * Assessment of Multiple Approaches for Controlling Gophers in Orchards * Training First Leaf Trees * Silver Leaf Disease * Varietal Wine Grape Production Short Course-Feb. 23-25, 2010 UC Davis | 1/13/10 | |
| November 2009 | * NSJV Cling Peach Day * Pruning Almond Trees * Blue Orchard Bee Workshop * NSJV Almond Day | 11/2/09 | |
| June 2009 | Summer Almond Meeting 06/17/09 Peach IPM In-Field Workshop 06/19/09 | 6/12/09 | |
| February, 2009 | *Fungicide Resistance Problems *Almond Fungicide Efficacy 2009 *Almond/Peach/Nectarine Treatment Timing *Peach/Nectarine Fungicide Efficacy 2009 *Chilling Hours *IPM Update Breakfast Meetings Resume | 2/23/09 | |
| Almond Day & Winegrape Shortcourse | 2009 NSJV Almond Day & Varietal Winegrape Production Shortcourse | 1/12/09 | |
| December, 2008 | NSJV Cling Peach Seminar December 4, 2008 8:30-12:00 Stanislaus County Ag Center | 11/26/08 | |
| 24 Hour Pest Phone Hotline | Hear the latest pest development updates. New info posted every Tuesday. Call (209) 525-6841 | DOC | 6/4/08 |
| May 2008 | Summary of University of California Research on Irrigaiton Management for almond Trees Under Drought Conditions | 5/21/08 | |
| February, 2008 | The Scoop on Fruits and Nuts | 2/15/08 | |
| January 2008 | Almond Day Jan. 22, 2008 Dormant Sprays Reduced Hazard Dormant Spray Options New ANR Publications New Viticulture Website Interpersonal Negotiation Skills Upcoming Meetings | 12/10/08 | |
| December 2007 | 2007 North San Joaquin Cling Peach Day | DOC | 10/23/08 |
| January 2007, part 2 | Insert Charts: Susceptibility of Weeds to Herbicides Registered in Almonds in California | 12/27/07 | |
| January 2007, part 1 | Almond Day, January 25, 2007; Grape Day, February 9, 2007; New Fertigation Publication; Peach Leaf Curl; Chilling | DOC | 12/26/07 |
| August 2006 Revision in Hull Samples article | *Lower Limb Dieback Update *Hull Samples ("Wait until harvest to collect") *Mite Alert *Pre-Plant Fumigation Pays *In Search of New Fumigation Trials | 6/27/11 | |
| May, 2006 | Article: Thin Lightly for Maximum Yield New Publication: Fertigation with Microirrigation Upcoming Events: Peach Field Day 05/18/06 Almond Field Day 05/31/06 | 6/27/11 | |
| January 2006 | North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day Stanislaus/Merced Bi-County Winegrape Seminar | 6/27/11 | |
| 2005 North San Joaquin Valley Cling Peach Seminar | Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, Service and Crows Landing Roads, Modesto | 6/27/11 | |
| October 2005 | Fall Nutrition for Almonds & Stonefruit, Fall Urea Sprays, Glyphosate-Resistant Horseweed In California, Upcoming events | 6/27/11 | |
| August 2005 | Lower Limb Dieback Disease, Verticillium Wilt, Hull Rot, Pistachio Shortcourse | 6/27/11 | |
| May 2005 | Mealybug Workshop, Powdery Mildew | 4/30/08 | |
| Tree & Vine IPM Update Breakfast Meetings | News release with dates of 2006 IPM breakfast meetings. | DOC | 6/27/11 |
| December 2006 | NSJV Cling Peach Seminar | 11/27/07 | |
| January 2005 | Meeting Agenda for North San Joaquin Valley Almond Day | 6/27/11 | |
| September 2004 | Fall Foliar Urea for Bacterial Canker Management, Fumigation for Replanted Orchards, Want Free Fumigation? Silverleaf Disease Management, Pruning First-Leaf Trees, Tree & Vine Loss Calculator Future CE Seminars | 6/27/11 | |
| May 2004, Volume 9.2 | Peach Pest Field Day Powdery Mildew IPM Breakfasts | 6/27/11 | |
| January 2004 Volume 9.1 | Almond Day Grape Day | 10/4/08 |
