Irrigation Scheduling Part 3 – Taking in account irrigation efficiency
When water is applied to an orchard, loss of some amount of water should be expected. Growers must consider this loss of water when calculating the actual amount of water being applied. This amount...
View ArticleIts been dry, should I water?
Although we have received a bit of rain this past week, some inquiries about applying a winter irrigation have been made. There is concern that since the soil is dry from lack of rains, that the trees...
View ArticleIt’s Been Dry – Should I Irrigate? Part 2
I have had many inquiries about applying an irrigation since we have been lacking adequate (if any) rainfall. At this time of the year, with bloom 5-6 weeks away, the answer is “yes.” As bloom...
View ArticleIt’s Been Dry – Should I Irrigate? Part 2
I have had many inquiries about applying an irrigation since we have been lacking adequate (if any) rainfall. At this time of the year, with bloom 5-6 weeks away, the answer is “yes.” As bloom...
View ArticleIrrigating from Hull-split to Harvest
Irrigating during hull-split and prior to harvest can be tricky. Irrigating too much can increase diseases, the risk of shaker damage, and delay shaking. Too little can increase stick-tights, increase...
View ArticlePodcast: Irrigation Management for Almonds in a Drought Year
Owen Taylor (from AG Fax) and I created a podcast to discuss irrigation strategies for a drought year. Topics covered within the podcast include: How much water do almonds need? What happens if they do...
View ArticleWater Infiltration Issues – Some Causes, Solutions
Over the past week, I have been on several farms experiencing water infiltration issues. Basically, water applied doesn’t move into the soil at a quick enough rate to avoid run-off and saturated soils....
View ArticleAlmond Hull Rot – Cultural and Chemical Management
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View ArticleGyp in June
Written by: Franz Niederholzer, UC Farm Advisor, Colusa/Sutter/Yuba Counties, Allan Fulton, UC Farm Advisor, Tehama/Shasta/Glenn/Colusa Counties It’s June – the best time to apply gypsum to the soil...
View ArticleNotes from the week of July 12th, 2013
1. I have been receiving a few questions regarding irrigation from hullsplit through harvest (This has been discussed in a previous entry). After a mild to moderate stress has been imposed on the tree...
View ArticleAfter a tough year, make key irrigation maintenance a priority.
Written By: Franz Niederholzer, UCCE Farm Advisor, Colusa/Sutter/Yuba Counties Despite strong nut pricing, the drought is making 2014 a very tough year for growers, their trees, and in many cases,...
View ArticleUsing the Pressure Chamber to Schedule Irrigation in Almonds
Written by Matt Jones, Staff Research Associate, UCCE Merced County Determining the appropriate time to irrigate is among the most critical tasks facing growers and farm managers. Traditionally,...
View ArticleSoil Moisture Sensors
Soil moisture sensors are great tools to aid in irrigation management. They provide feedback on the movement and depth of moisture within the soil, providing the ability to identify the proper duration...
View Article2015: Lower Limb Dieback Returns
I have received several calls and comments regarding the severity of lower limb dieback (LLDB) in almonds this year. This topic has been discussed to a greater extent here, but I thought I would...
View ArticleIrrigation Rates and Hull Rot
Written by Andrew Ray, Staff Research Associate for Univ of CA Cooperative Extension, Merced County Our water production function (WPF) project within almond has given us an opportunity to look at how...
View ArticleWater Use Efficiency: Irrigating for the Highest Crop per Drop
Written by David Doll (UCCE Merced County) and Allan Fulton (UCCE Tehama County) This past week I presented on our preliminary findings of the water production function trials underway across the...
View ArticleAlmond Postharvest Management: Water Demands
After the hustle of harvest, it is easy to think that the orchard work is nearly wrapped up for the year. With almonds, this isn’t the case. Research over the past 30 years has identified the...
View ArticleIs Winter Irrigation Needed?
The reduced late fall rains have led to relatively dry conditions throughout the State. Within the San Joaquin Valley, limited amounts of rain have fallen, with recorded precipitation around one inch...
View ArticleSummer Irrigation: Considerations for Deficit Irrigation
Summer irrigation is challenging. Water use of mature almond trees is the highest of the season, with an average evapotranspiration being around 2.00 acre inches of water use per week during June and...
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Almond Irrigation Scheduling: Deciding on a Crop Coefficient
Crop coefficients for almond have been studied for nearly 50 years. These values indicate the ratio of water use of almonds in comparison to fully irrigated grass (ETo). Values less than one indicates...
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