Come to the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center to see a research trial examining whole orchard recycling, fumigation, and a nitrogen+phosphorus fertilization trial. We will also be having talks on phytophthora management in newly planted almonds.
Are you interested in soil health and/or have questions about whole orchard recycling? Come attend a field day in Gustine on May 18! Details are in the attached flier.
The Madera County Resource Conservation District is holding several events in April, listed below. They are also offering free distribution uniformity tests in April through November.
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service is currently conducting the 2022 Census of Agriculture, and questionnaires were sent out in December 2022. Please take the time to respond to these! The data collected in these informs decisions on policy, programs, rural development, and research.
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) pilot program for groundwater recharge (On-Farm Recharge, and Groundwater Recharge Basin or Trench) is open for applications and the deadline is April 3rd. Please see below details for additional information.
A crop manage and hands-on pressure chamber training workshop will be held at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center on April 19. Please see the attached PDF for the agenda and the sign-up link.
I will be hosting an almond and pistachio commodity meeting again this year. As I have formally assumed responsibilities for pistachios in Merced county, I will be changing the location every other year. This year it will be held in Merced! The almond meeting will still be held in Madera.
Are you curious to learn how climate change may impact your nut orchard in the future? Are you interested in learning more about the climate smart agriculture program, including how to get incentives?
