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Nickels Field Day! June 1st!

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Marine Ave, Arbuckle, CA - see attached for map

Early bird special - 7:30 am - Almond density trial. See attached for more details.

Registration - 8:30 am - Coffee and donuts - generously provided by Colusa-Glenn Farm Credit

Regular meeting agenda announced-

  • Weed management in young almonds
  • Whole orchard recycling (WOR): soil quality results
  • Whole orchard recycling (WOR): fertilization recommendations
  • Managing young almond plantings on vigorous rootstocks
  • Plant options
  • Irrigation efficiency in a drought year: making the most of what you have
  • Mating disruption for navel orangeworm
  • Orchard cover crops for weed-suppression and other functions
  • BBQ tri-tip lunch, $20, benefits Pierce High School FFA program
  • Luncheon speaker: Mel Machado, Blue Diamond Growers, Inc.
    Please see attached for all details regarding the meeting.