Growing the Valley

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This is a podcast that goes over new research and basic information about growing orchard crops in the Central Valley of California

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Pistachio pollination biology and artificial pollination

    Phoebe sits down with Elizabeth Fichtner to discuss the biology of pistachio bloom, how it impacts orchard design, and why picking the correct male pollinator is so important. She also goes over the research on artificial pollination of pistachio and why it may only be useful in very specific circumstances. In this episode, Elizabeth mentions that dust can cause parthenocarpy in pistachios; we posted an episode on this a few years ago. Find out more about upcoming meetings in the San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) and the Sacramento Valley! The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    19 min

  2. 4 FEB

    Water use in cover cropped orchards with Kosana Suvocarev

    One concern about growing cover crops is that they might compete with the orchard for water. This is an additional concern if you let cover crops continue to grow after bloom. Kosana Suvocarev (UC Davis) has been looking into this and has found some surprising results. Find out more about upcoming meetings in the San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) and the Sacramento Valley! The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    21 min

  3. 28 ENE

    2026 Water Outlook with San Sandovol Solis

    Phoebe and Sam Sandovol Solis discuss the water outlook for 2026. They also discuss some things that everyone can do to maximize water infiltration. If you are interested in finding out more about groundwater recharge, you should check to see if your orchard block has favorable soil textures and is in a good location for it here. More information on applications for recharge can be found here. Phoebe interviewed two researchers in 2025 about the effects of wildfire smoke on orchards, which you may be interested in if 2026 ends up being a bad fire year (fingers crossed this isn’t the case!) Find out more about upcoming meetings in the San Joaquin Valley (scroll to the bottom) and the Sacramento Valley! The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    19 min

  4. 28/09/2025

    Self-Fertile Nonpareil: Sierra Gold (2025)

    Self-fertile Nonpareil has the potential to be a gamechanger for California almond growers. Both Sierra Gold Nursery (FruitionOne™) and Burchell Nursery (Nonpareil SC+) announced in late 2024 their partnerships with biotech companies to develop a self-fertile Nonpareil. Both nurseries plan to begin delivering these trees to growers in 2027. However, many questions remain. In this episode Reid Robinson CEO of Sierra Gold Nursery discusses the development and future for FruitionOne™. You can learn more at: ohalo.com/fruitionone and contact Sierra Gold at: sierragoldtrees.com/contact This episode does not constitute an endorsement, merely the sharing of an industry advancement that will be the subject of independent evaluation by the University of California Cooperative Extension in the years to come. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    26 min

  5. 28/09/2025

    Self-Fertile Nonpareil: Burchell (2025)

    Self-fertile Nonpareil has the potential to be a gamechanger for California almond growers. Both Sierra Gold Nursery (FruitionOne™) and Burchell Nursery (Nonpareil SC+) announced in late 2024 their partnerships with biotech companies to develop a self-fertile Nonpareil. Both nurseries plan to begin delivering these trees to growers in 2027. However, many questions remain. In this episode Tom Burchell owner of Burchell Nursery discusses the development and future for Nonpareil SC+. You can learn more at: burchellbreeding.com This episode does not constitute an endorsement, merely the sharing of an industry advancement that will be the subject of independent evaluation by the University of California Cooperative Extension in the years to come. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    15 min

  6. 27/09/2025

    Walnut Mold (2025)

    Dr. Themis Michailides (UC Davis Plant Pathologist at the Kearney Ag Center) provides a critical update on his lab’s research on the biology and management of walnut mold. An article that is episode was based can be found at: sacvalleyorchards.com Mention of a pesticide does not constitute a pesticide recommendation. Always follow the pesticide label. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    25 min

  7. 04/09/2025

    In a Water Scarce Future, How Should we Design Almond Orchards?

    Facing tightening SGMA regulations and the specter of future droughts, how should we be designing the almond orchard of the future? On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer discusses his idea of a test almond orchard at the Nickels Soil Lab with different rootstocks provided reduced irrigation treatments from planting onward. Should a grower provide full irrigation to fewer acres, or reduced irrigation to their existing farming footprint? Come to an upcoming extension meeting! 2025 International School on Microirrigation for Crop Production: Class Lectures at UC Davis October 13-15, and field trips October 16-17. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    13 min

  8. 03/09/2025

    Pulling Past Almond Irrigation Lessons Forward at the Nickels Soil Lab

    Researchers have been conducting almond irrigation and other studies at the Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle, CA for over 50 years! On the podcast, Franz Niederholzer revisited research on early microirrigation, the consequences of late season drought in young almonds, and the implications of one-year of season-long drought in mature almonds. Dialing in irrigation is the greatest task for California orchardists, and we should continue to learn from the lessons of our predecessors.  Come to an upcoming extension meeting! 2025 International School on Microirrigation for Crop Production: Class Lectures at UC Davis October 13-15, and field trips October 16-17. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Follow us on Twitter! @SacOrchards and @SJVtandv Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

    25 min
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This is a podcast that goes over new research and basic information about growing orchard crops in the Central Valley of California

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    University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
    101
  • Clasificación
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