Environ. Horticulture, Pears, Cherries, and Viticulture
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Environ. Horticulture, Pears, Cherries, and Viticulture

Tree and Vine News

Current issues and research results related to tree and vine crops in Sacramento County.

Issue Articles  
Sacramento/N. Coast Pear Research Meeting

2019 Sacramento and North Coast Pear Research Meeting to be sponsored by UC Capitol Extension, the CA Pear Advisory Boar and the Pear Pest Management Research Fund on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

1/15/19 Download
(134KB DOCX)
June 2018

Tree Fruit Orchard Tour: High-Efficiency Tree Architecture and Harvest Aids for Cherries, Pears, and Apples

Tues., June 26, 2018, 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Walnut Grove and Linden, CA

See flyer and registration form below (click on the link).  Space is limited!

For more information, contact Chuck Ingels, caingels@ucanr.edu, (916) 875-6913 (office), or (916) 835-7458 (cell)

 

Click for Flyer/registration form

5/24/18 Download
(456KB PDF)
March 2018

Clarksburg Grape Day - Feb. 6, 2018

3/2/18 Download
(370KB PDF)
January 2018

Pear Research Meeting - Feb. 6, 2018 (Agenda)

Clarksburg Grape Day - Mar. 6, 2018 (Preliminary Agenda)

1/30/18 Download
(333KB PDF)
January 2017

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Slowly Spreading; Heat Knocks Them Down but Not Out

2017 Sacramento River District Pear Research Meeting

Clarksburg Grape Day – SAVE THE DATE

New Web Site – UC Cooperative Extension, Capitol Corridor

Web Soil Survey with Mobile App

Weed and Nitrogen Management in Organic Orchards in Washington and Relevance to Sacramento Delta Orchards

1/12/17 Download
(926KB PDF)
February 2016

Crop Susceptibility and Monitoring for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
Clarksburg Grape Day - March 2, 2016

11/28/16 Download
(511KB PDF)
January 2016

Fire Blight Focus: Resistance to Bactericides and Managing Fire Blight

Clarksburg Grape Day

Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(599KB PDF)
June 2015

Renew Newsletter Subscription (not necessary if you're receiving by email)
Sugar Accumulation Disorder Affecting Several Vineyards
Stunting Disorder of Young Vineyards
Sunrise Pear Looks Promising
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Regulations for Shipping Produce
Vineyard Herbicide Trial Field Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(777KB PDF)
February 2015

Renew Newsletter Subscription (hard copy only)
Our Multi-County Partnership: Capitol Corridor
Calcium and AVG Improve Long-Term Storage of Pears
Clarksburg District Grape Day

11/28/16 Download
(666KB PDF)
January 2015

Winter Chilling and Rest Breaking
Tracking Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in 2014
Upcoming Meetings
Grapevine Red Blotch Disease (GRBaV)
2015 Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(654KB PDF)
February 2014

Clarksburg District Grape Day

11/28/16 Download
(441KB PDF)
January 2014

Update on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Characteristics, Spread, and Management
New Publications
Upcoming Meetings
Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(523KB PDF)
February 2013

 

Clarksburg District Grape Day

 

11/28/16 Download
(206KB PDF)
January 2013

2013 Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(150KB PDF)
Agrotourism Intensive   11/28/16 Download
(349KB PDF)
February 2012

 

Cherry Rootstocks for Sacramento County
Cherry Rootstock and Training Trial
Clarksburg District Grape Day 2012

 

11/28/16 Download
(215KB PDF)
January 2012

*Integrated Pest Management for Vine Mealybugs in Wine Grapes
*The Dry Winter and Phytotoxicity from Dormant Sprays
*Upcoming Meetings
*New Publications
*Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(186KB PDF)
February 2011 (2)

Clarksburg Grape Day

11/28/16 Download
(199KB PDF)
February 2011

Organic Tree Fruit Workshop

11/28/16 Download
(202KB PDF)
January 2011

*Grapevine Canker Disease: Our Leading Vineyard Pest Problem
*New Super Pest: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
*Upcoming Meetings
*Pear Research Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(274KB PDF)
November 2010

*Potassium Nutrition in Vineyards
*Use of Kocide 3000 for Fire Blight Control
*New Online Evapotranspiration Forecast Product
*New Publications
*Herbicide Registration Table

11/28/16 Download
(273KB PDF)
February 2010

Clarksburg Wine Grower Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(185KB PDF)
January 2010

* Dormancy, Chill Accumulation, Rest-Breaking and Freeze Damage: What Are the Risks?
* Chill Hours vs. Chill Portions and Yearly Comparisons
* Kocide 3000 for Fire Blight Control: Effective and Doesn't Russet Fruit, But Consider Copper Resistance
* 2010 Sacramento River District Pear Research Meeting
* Spotted Wing Drosophila Update

11/28/16 Download
(271KB PDF)
May 2009

Field Meeting: Spray Technology & Calibration

11/28/16 Download
(215KB PDF)
February 2009

Clarksburg District Wine Grower Meeting
Revising the Gubler-Thomas Model for Powdery Mildew

11/28/16 Download
(300KB PDF)
January 2009

2009 Pear Research Meeting
Chill Portions & Dormant Spray Timing
Summary of Research & Extension Needs of Organic Growers
UC Publication on Mediation; Upcoming Meetings

11/28/16 Download
(278KB PDF)
October 2008

Organic Weed and Nitrogen Management for Tree Fruits
OSU's Organic Fertilizer Calculator
Grow Local and Buy Local for Sacramento County
Sacramento County Farmers' Markets and Urban Farm Stands on the Web
Wild Turkey Study
Videotaped UC Grapevine Leafroll Class Online
Special Edition of California Agriculture on Sustainable Viticulture, October - November 2008
Upcoming Meetings

11/28/16 Download
(276KB PDF)
July 2008

Grape Powdery Mildew Field Day 8/6/2008
Overview of the use of weather data for determining heat summation for classification of grapevine climate regions of California

11/28/16 Download
(70KB PDF)
February 2008

Clarksburg Wine Grower Meeting
Bacterial canker and blast of cherry: Pseudomonas Syringae
Growing Blueberries in Sacramento County
Sacramento County Agritourism Resources
Sacramento Valley Area Plant Pathology

11/28/16 Download
(75KB PDF)
January 2008

 

2008 Pear Research Meeting

 

11/28/16 Download
(41KB PDF)
July 2007

Vineyard field meeting

11/28/16 Download
(187KB PDF)
May 2007

Research Update: Syrah Deficit Irrigation and Crop Load Trial
Esca (Black Measles) and Petri Disease (Young Esca) of Grapevines
New Super Pest: Light Brown Apple Moth
Vineyard Winter Injury
Eliminate the Williamson Act?
New Publications
UC Cooperative Extension Highlights

11/28/16 Download
(281KB PDF)
February 2007

Clarksburg Wine Grower Meeting

11/28/16 Download
(33KB PDF)
January 2007

2007 Pear Research Meeting
Using Fall Orchard Monitoring and Weather Data to Manage Pear Scab
New Publications
New Online Registry for Grape Varieties
UC Integrated Viticulture Online
Upcoming Meetings

11/28/16 Download
(235KB PDF)
October 2006

Pear Field Meeting, Oct. 26, 2006
Patho-Jen Corner
Survey of Sacramento County Grape Varieties, Clones, and Rootstocks
Rest-Breaking Alternatives for Sweet Cherry and an Update on Chill Accumulation
New Publications

11/28/16 Download
(242KB PDF)
August 2005

Sabbatical Leave
High-Density Pear Systems and Mechanization Vineyard Cover Crops UC Releases New Cherry Root stocks Trying a New Practice? Test with Appropriate Methods Other Items

11/28/16 Download
(168KB PDF)
February 2004

Budget cuts affect UC Cooperative Extension Statewide
Proposed elimination of Cooperative Extension in Sacramento County
Vine mealybug found in several Sacramento County vineyards
New UC vine mealybug web site
Agricultural easement study
2004 Sacramento River district pear research meeting

11/28/16 Download
(180KB PDF)
October 2003

Pear Fruit Rot Problems
Post-harvest Nitrogen Fertilization of Grapes
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Update
New Pear Cost Studies Available
Tree & Vine Loss Calculator
Irrigation Pump Efficiency Program Offers $6.4 Million
New Publications
Upcoming Meetings

11/28/16 Download
(156KB PDF)
January 2003

Annual Pear Research Meeting
Vine Mealybug Prevention and Control
UCCE Newsletters On-Line
Other Upcoming Meetings

11/28/16 Download
(161KB PDF)
September 2002

Vine Mealybug found in Sacramento

11/28/16 Download
(150KB PDF)
June 2002

New Cost of Production Studies
DNA Analysis of Grapes Now Available
Tissue Sampling for Nutrients
Growing Blueberries
Young Vine Decline Present in Sacramento
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Update

11/28/16 Download
(171KB PDF)
January 2002

Update on Pear Pruning Trial
Welcome New County Director Barrett
Share Lease Arrangement Guide
Plant New Trees High

11/28/16 Download
(215KB PDF)
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