Potential for Mechanically Pruning Deciduous Fruit Crops

Hosted by

UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and the California Prune Board

Wednesday, May 4th 2022, 9:00am – 12:00pm

California Farm Bureau Federation, Centennial Room

2600 River Plaza Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833

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8:45 – 9:00 Coffee and pastries, hosted by the California Prune Board

9:00 – 09:15 Introduction to Session Objectives          Franz Niederholzer

9:15  - 9:45 Bearing Habit, Logistics and Economics of Hand Pruning of Prunes                Franz Niederholzer

9:45 - 10:15 Bearing Habit, Logistics and Economics of Hand Pruning Cherries    Giulia Marino

10:15 – 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:15 Transitioning Pistachio and Table Olive to Mechanical Pruning    Louise Ferguson

11:15 - 12:00 Discussion: Potentional for Mechanical Pruning of Prunes and Cherries  Gary Obenauf                                                                                                                             

12:00 Lunch, hosted by the California Prune Board

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Topic: Mechanical Pruning Meeting

Time: May 4, 2022 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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