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.

Registration for Madera: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=44116

Requested: 4 hours CCA and 4 credits CDFA INMP

Date and time: Tuesday, Feb 18th, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: 1102 S Pine St., Madera, CA 93637

Contacts: Moneim Mohamed amohamed@ucanr.edu 209-525-6812; Phoebe Gordon pegordon@ucanr.edu 559-675-7209; Alfonso Mota mota@ucanr.edu

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:15 AM              Registration. Welcome & Introduction, Moneim Mohamed

8:15 - 8:30 AM              The Basics of Irrigation Efficiency, Khaled Bali

8:30 - 9:00 AM              Young Citrus Irrigation Scheduling and Nutrient Management, Charles Hillyer

9:00 - 9:30 AM              Principles of Nutrient Management in Orchards, Mae Culumber 

9:30 - 10:00 AM            Irrigation and Fertilization for Young Almonds, Cameron Zuber

10:00 - 10:15 AM          Almond-Alfalfa Intercropping in Young Orchards for Profitability and Sustainability, Sultan Begna

10:15 -10:30 AM           Coffee Break and Visit with Sponsors

10:30 - 11:00 AM          Irrigation Management of Young Pistachios, Tobias Oker

11:00 - 11:30 AM          Nutrient Management for Young Pistachios, Phoebe Gordon

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Management of Water and Nutrients for Young Olive Trees, Giulia Marino

12:00 - 12:30 PM          Irrigation and Nutrient Management of Young Peaches, Raymond Mireles

12:30 PM                      Lunch

The workshop is funded by CDFA grant [23-0705-000-SO]

Co-Sponsored by Almond Board of California, California Pistachio Research Board, METER Group, AvidWater, SWAN Systems, Hotspot Ag