University of California Cooperative Extension; Phone: 559-241-7515 (Fresno), 559-675-7879 (Madera)
From the Shell April, 2015
Questions or comments? Contact:
Gurreet Brar, (559) 241-7515
What time? 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where? Kerman Community Center
15101 W. Kearney Blvd.,
Kerman, CA
PCA/CCA CE Credits
Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium–2015
Detailed agenda on next page!
Our programs are open to all potential participants. Please contact the Fresno County UCCE office (two weeks prior to the scheduled activity) at 559-241-7515 if you have any barriers to participation requiring accommodation.
MAY 28, 2015 Registration
Before May 22: $10.00
After May 22: $20.00
Register online with a credit card at:
http://ucanr.edu/sjvalmondsymposium2015
Or Scan this
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register
You can also mail the registration form in to the office along with a check to:
SJV Almond Symposium, 550 E. Shaw Ave., Ste. 210-B
Fresno, CA 93710
See last page for mail in form.
Register early to receive UC Cooperative Extension branded gift items!
University of California Cooperative Extension; Phone: 559-241-7515 (Fresno), 559-675-7879 (Madera)
Time Presentation
7:30 am On-site registration starts
8:00 am Fresno County Laws and Regulations Update
William R. Griffin, Fresno County Ag Commissioner’s Office
8:30 am Nitrogen Fertilization Program and Budgeting in Almonds
Gurreet Brar, Farm Advisor, UCCE Fresno
9:00 am Salinity Management in Almonds
David Doll, Farm Advisor, UCCE Merced
9:30 am Almond Water Management Strategies During Drought*
Blake Sanden, UCCE Farm Advisor, Kern County
10:00 am Break
10:30 am Canker Diseases of Almonds
Florent Trouillas, UCCE Extension Pathologist
11:00 am Mites and Scales in Almonds: Symptoms and Management
Kris Kollerup, UCCE Area IPM Advisor
11:30 am Naval Orangeworm (NOW): Trends and Management Update:
Joel Siegal, Research Scientist USDA
12:00 pm Lunch/Door prizes
1:00 pm Adjourn
AGENDA
* A table will be setup with a few pressure chambers of various models from various manufacturers. A demonstration will be conducted on how to use pressure chamber for precision irrigation management. Relevant literature will also be distributed.
University of California Cooperative Extension; Phone: 559-241-7515 (Fresno), 559-675-7879 (Madera)
UC Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center
presents
‘Advances in Walnut Production’ Short Course
Dates: Nov. 16-19, 2015
Time: All day
Location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC), UC Davis Campus
Details: This 4 day course, help on the UC Campus will provide the latest in walnut orchard management & production.
April 2, 2015 IS THE OPENING DAY TO REGISTER FOR Advances in Walnut Production Short Course, to be held at UC Davis November 16-19, 2015. The short course will sell out very quickly so it is very important to register early if you want to attend! The short course is a very valuable educa-tional opportunity for both new and experienced growers, and I hope to see many central valley wal-nut growers attend.
Short course enrollment fee is $1,500.00, which will cover classroom instruction, all course materials, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunches, and an evening social. Reservations will be accepted on a first paid, first enrolled basis.
For enrollment questions, please contact Penny Stockdale, Registration Coordinator ([email protected], phone & fax: 530-752-7672). For course content questions, please contact Carlos Crisosto, Director, Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center ([email protected]).
Register for the short course via the UC Fruit and Nut Research and Information: http://fruitandnuteducation.ucdavis.edu/education/Walnutcourse/, or contact Penny Stockdale at the FNRIC, (530) 752-7672.
Would you like to receive weekly Evapotranspiration forecast for almonds this summer?
We at the UC Cooperative Extension office in Fresno are planning to share weekly ET forecast for the week ahead, so that you can schedule your irrigation more efficiently and in timely manner.
If you are interested in receiving a weekly email, please send an email to [email protected] and we will add you to our email list.
Thanks,
Gurreet Brar - 559-241-7526; [email protected]
Registration Now Open!
University of California Cooperative Extension; Phone: 559-241-7515 (Fresno), 559-675-7879 (Madera)
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These UC publications will be given away at the end as door prizes!