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  • California Table Olive Forecast Down from Last Year’s Crop

    The 2025 California table olive forecast is 44,000 tons, down 10% from last year’s crop of 48,634 tons, according to a survey conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pacific Regional Office. Bearing acreage is estimated at 12,000, which results in a yield of 3.67 tons per acre. The Manzanillo production forecast is 41,500 tons, Sevillano production forecast is 2,400 tons, and other varieties are expected to total 100 tons.

    Reported crop yields varied by both variety and growing region. Sevillano yields were reported to be lower than Manzanillo and both varieties are expected to have lower yields than last year. Insufficient labor, increasing input costs, and marketing issues continued to be major challenges for California olive growers.

    SURVEY SAMPLE

    There were 242 growers sampled for the survey. Reports from 192 were used to establish this forecast. The sample is designed to provide a State-level estimate of all varieties; estimates by variety are less precise.

    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

    A special thanks goes to the many olive growers who participated in the survey. Time spent completing the survey is appreciated, and helpful in estimating current condition of the olive industry in California.

    The California Table Olive Forecast is funded by the California Olive Committee.

  • California Avocado Society to Host 110th Annual Meeting

    The California Avocado Society will host its 110th Annual Meeting on Friday, October 3 at the Lloyd-Butler Ranch located in Ventura County.

    The event will include:

    • Educational field presentations by grove managers, researcher and growers
    • Lunch
    • Award presentations
    • Opportunities to learn about innovative products and services

    The day-long event will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The historic Lloyd-Butler ranch is located at 2317 Los Angeles Avenue, Oxnard, CA.

    Registration is now available online.

  • Global Demand Rises for California Figs, Met with Ideal Growing Conditions

    California fig growers have experienced delayed, yet ideal growing conditions this year.  Karla Stockli CEO of the California Fresh Fig Growers Association and California Fig Advisory Board met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network in August to share an outlook for the 2025 crop and some exciting new global market opportunities for both fresh and dried California figs. Watch this brief interview and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

  • Nation’s Largest Fig Grower Embraces Exciting New Variety

    There is a new fig variety finally being commercially harvested this year in California. Exclusively grown (for the time being) by the nation’s largest fig grower, The Specialty Crop Company, multi-generational Central Valley farmer Erik Herman met with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network in August to talk about the performance of the new variety and share some insights on this year’s fig crop and how it’s expected to be received in the market. Watch this brief interview and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.

  • Increase of Navel Oranges Expected in California this Upcoming Season

    The initial 2025-26 California Navel orange forecast is 80.0 million cartons, up 6% from the previous year. These forecasts, by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, are based on the results of the 2025-26 Navel Orange Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was conducted from June 12 to August 21, 2025. Estimated fruit set per tree, fruit diameter, trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production.

    This forecast includes production of conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges (including Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties).

    Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree of 375, down 9% from the previous year. The average diameter from the survey was 2.179 inches, up 6% from last year. Bearing acreage is estimated at 109,000, which results in a forecasted yield of 734 cartons per acre.

    Funding for the survey was provided by the California Citrus industry.

    CARA CARA PRODUCTION FORECAST

    Cara Cara variety production is forecast at 10.0 million cartons. Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree of 290, down 4% from the previous year, but 8% above the five-year average of 269. The average diameter from the survey was 2.216 inches, 3% above the previous year and 2% above the five-year average of 2.171 inches.

    SURVEY SAMPLE

    A sample of 804 Navel orange groves was randomly selected proportional to county and variety bearing acreage, and 753 of the groves were utilized in this survey. Once a grove was randomly chosen and grower permission was granted, two trees were randomly selected.

    For each randomly selected tree, the trunk was measured along with all connected branches. A random number table was then used to select a branch, and then all connected branches from the randomly selected branch were measured.

    This process was repeated until a branch was reached with no significant limbs beyond this point. This randomly selected branch, called the terminal branch, was then closely inspected to count all fruit connected to this branch, as well as all of the fruit along the path from the trunk to the terminal branch. Since each selected path has a probability of selection associated with the path, a probability-based method was then applied to estimate a fruit count for the entire tree.

    In the last week of the survey period, fruit diameter measurements were made on the right quadrant of four trees surrounding the two trees of every third grove. These measurements were used to estimate an average fruit diameter per tree. Of the 753 utilized groves, 133 were in Fresno County, 420 were in Tulare County, 174 were in Kern County, and 26 were in the remaining counties.

    SURVEY HISTORY

    A Navel Orange Objective Measurement Survey has been conducted in the Central Valley every year since the 1984-85 crop year, except for the 1991-92 season due to a lack of funding. The data from the first two years were used for research purposes in developing crop-estimating models. The Cara Cara forecast was undertaken at the request of the California Citrus Advisory Committee starting with the 2018-19 crop year.

    Beginning in the 2023-24 crop year, only state level forecasts will be published, and the Central Valley forecasts will be discontinued.

  • California Orchards Blossom with NRCS Help Managing Pests

    California’s Central Valley is a land of agricultural abundance, known for its incredible diversity of crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts. It produces approximately 25% of the nation’s food.

    But with plenty can come pests – in as many varieties and types as the crops grown in the region. Area farmers have worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement integrated pest management into their orchard operations with marked results.

    Sandra and Mike Smith of Smith Family Farm in Fresno, California, showed NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt the benefits of the practices that they have incorporated with NRCS assistance as they toured their 36-acre almond orchard.

    Established in 1903, the farm is on the cusp of welcoming its fifth generation of farmers. By adapting their operations to increase conservation and sustainability practices, the Smiths hope to pass on a rich legacy to their young granddaughters.

    The Smiths highlighted the impact that integrated pest management practices – notably hormone disruptors – have had in their fight to combat navel orangeworms in their almond orchards.

    “We were at 17.1% loss of our almond crop two years ago because of the infestation of navel orangeworms,” Mike Smith told Chief Bettencourt. “Once we implemented the mating disrupters, we were able to bring our almond reject numbers down to 1.1%.”

    Navel orangeworms burrow into almond nuts to feed on the kernel, damaging the nut and impacting producers’ overall yield and harvest quality. Deploying pheromone-based mating disruption tools can reduce navel orangeworm populations by hindering male moths’ ability to locate females.

    The Smiths have also leaned on NRCS technical assistance to implement other conservation techniques to increase the health of their orchard. The family now prioritizes composting and increasing organic matter, guided by the knowledge gained through NRCS collaboration.

    Further north, Chinchiolo Farming Co., Inc., a family-run business located in Lodi, California, is managing orchards of a different kind while embracing similar production practices.

    Producer James Patrick Chinchiolo has worked to uphold a century-old farming legacy, started by great grandfather Italian immigrant James Joseph Chinchiolo. Chinchiolo has worked with NRCS to incorporate a number of conservation practices including cover crops, tractor replacements, orchard removal and soil incorporation.

    Like the Smiths, Chinchiolo has dealt with pest issues, incorporating a Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) approach in managing his orchards. The BIOS system aligns with NRCS principles, embracing the implementation of conservation practices like cover cropping, beneficial insect habitat, and compost application to keep pests at bay.

    “We aim to foster a more ecologically balanced environment within our orchards,” Chinchiolo said during his discussion with Chief Bettencourt. “We are focusing on minimizing our inputs and creating more habitat for beneficial insects to flourish to help control unwanted pests.”

    Conservation practices like cover cropping and compost application not only help pollinators flourish – a crucial part of growing beautiful cherries – they also protect the trees’ overall health, improving soil structure and water retention.

    After last summer’s heat impacted this year’s cherry crop, Chinchiolo is working to take additional measures to make his trees more heat resistant in preparation for next season.

    “Growing cherries is never predictable. But it’s always beautiful.” Chinchiolo said.

    Helping People Help the Land

    During her visit, Chief Bettencourt emphasized that the agency’s primary focus is to give producers the tools that they need to be the best producers that they can be – increasing their yield while stewarding the nation’s natural resources.

    “Producers are the solution, and we want to empower them by getting our highly skilled staff out in the field to provide technical support. We want to streamline our programs to work better and faster for producers,” she said.

    NRCS helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners make critical investments in their operations and local communities by helping them implement proven practices to ensure all of America’s farms, ranches and private lands are economically viable and thriving.

    If you are interested learning how these programs can help you achieve your operational and land management goals, find your local USDA Service Center and get started today.

    Follow the Chief through our blog series as she meets with producers across the country to learn how NRCS has helped their operations. — By Debra Denhart, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA

  • Strong Endorsement from Growers and Processors Results in Continuation of California Prune Board

    Following a successful public hearing and comment period, the California Prune Board (CPB) has been authorized by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to continue for another five years through July 31, 2030, reaffirming the industry’s collective commitment to market leadership, innovation, and long-term success. The decision follows a review conducted by CDFA to evaluate whether the Marketing Order should remain in effect. Testimony and evidence from prune growers and handlers overwhelmingly supported the continuation, highlighting CPB’s critical role in delivering impact to the industry.

    The Marketing Order guides strategic promotion, research, and issue management initiatives designed to strengthen the position of California Prunes in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The program is funded by mandatory assessments from California prune growers and handlers, with activities directed by an industry-elected board under CDFA oversight.

    “This outcome is a reflection of our industry’s shared belief in the future of California Prunes,” said George Sousa, Jr., Chairman of the California Prune Board. “We remain united in our pursuit to promote, protect and grow the value of California Prunes by supporting a stable industry to drive long-term success.”

    The continuation — without requiring a referendum — reflects not only confidence in the board and staff but also trust in the strategic direction it provides. It reinforces the industry’s ability to invest exponentially more in market development, brand value, and consumer demand than any other prune-producing region of the world, setting California Prunes apart through quality, innovation, and sustained consumer demand.

    This renewal ensures that:

    • Promotional programs will continue to be tailored to consumer preferences in key markets around the world, helping to drive consideration and purchase intent for California-origin prunes.
    • California Prunes remains a premium offering to retailers, importers, and food professionals, with a clear value proposition: unmatched quality, consistency, and brand support.
    • Marketing efforts will continue to strengthen the category, by highlighting health, taste, and versatility—inviting new audiences while deepening engagement with loyal consumers.
    • Trade partners benefit from the strength of a fully aligned industry, with growers, handlers, and a dedicated Board actively investing in innovation, nutrition research, and marketing to ensure long-term supply, quality, and market relevance.

    California’s Difference, Backed by Action

    This continuation affirms California’s unique position: no other origin matches its combination of scientific investment, consumer-driven promotion, and strategic trade support. It also underscores the industry’s resolve to lead, not just compete, in an evolving global food landscape.

    “We stand with our trade partners in delivering a product and a program that adds value to their business,” said Donn Zea, Executive Director for the California Prune Board. “This renewal reinforces our commitment to growing the category, protecting premium positioning, and staying responsive to consumer trends—now and into the future.”

    ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA PRUNE BOARD

    The California Prune Board was established in 1980 to represent growers and handlers under the authority of the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture. California is the world’s largest producer of premium prunes with orchards across the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Promoting a lifetime of wellness through the enjoyment of California Prunes, the organization leads the premium prune category with generations of craftsmanship supported by California’s leading food safety and sustainability standards. California Prunes. Prunes. For life.

  • California Apple Commission Grows Staff

    The California Apple Commission has been strengthened by three recent hires: Michelle Borges, Mary McDonnell, and Ethan Cranmer.  Led by Executive Director Todd Sanders, the Commission is responsible for expanding export markets and the implementing marketing campaigns for international markets. The Commission also serves as a liaison between industry and research scientists, responding to pest and disease issues, and providing a unified industry voice to foreign dignitaries. This same dynamic team is also charged with similar responsibilities in leading the California Blueberry Commission, Olive Oil Commission of California, California Olive Committee, and the California Wild Rice Advisory Board, overseeing research, marketing, education, policy, and export markets. Read about the new team members below:

    Michelle Borges, Director of Technical Affairs and Operations

    Since she was a young child, agriculture has been an important part of Michelle Borges’ life. Originally from Oakdale, California where both of her parents have careers in education instilled a passion in her for the love for learning. She graduated in May of 2023 from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science with an option in Communication and Leadership. Throughout her time at Chico State, she was actively involved in her sorority of Sigma Kappa, the Panhellenic Council, Ag Ambassadors, and various other clubs and organizations. After Chico State, Borges completed her Master of Science in Agricultural Education, specializing in Natural Resource and Agricultural Communications at Oregon State University. Now back in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Borges is excited to start her career as the Director of Technical Affairs and Operations for the California Apple Commission. She hopes to advocate for the agricultural industry in a dynamic, forward-thinking way while being an active member of her community supporting local 4-H clubs and FFA programs. In addition, Borges plans to be involved in professional development organizations such as California Women for Ag and Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers. Borges strives to be a leader between consumers and producers to bridge the gap of farm to fork and to serve as a role model for young women in agriculture. In her free time, she enjoys any activity outdoors, spending quality time with her family and friends, and is always on the hunt for a new adventure.

    Mary McDonnell; Program Supervisor

    Mary’s journey from Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA, was fueled by her passion for both academics and athletics. At Biola University, Mary pursued a degree in Public Health while excelling as a collegiate volleyball player. The balance between academic challenges, athletic commitment, and part-time work shaped her discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills, which she is now excited to apply in her role as Program Supervisor at the Commission.

    Throughout her academic journey, Mary developed a deep understanding of health systems, community wellness, and the vital intersection of public health and agriculture. She believes in the importance of advancing agricultural practices that not only support the industry but also prioritize the well-being of all individuals involved. As she settles in Clovis, Mary is determined to leverage her experience to research and promote sustainable, health-driven agricultural initiatives that adhere to established health and safety standards.

    In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Mary is passionate about contributing to the community that has welcomed her. She is dedicated to ensuring that agricultural practices benefit both the local community and the broader public, and she is excited to help shape the future of agriculture through a health-focused lens.

    Ethan Cranmer, Program Coordinator

    As a dedicated student of Agriculture Business at Fresno State, Ethan Cranmer brings a profound connection to the agricultural landscape, having been raised in the heart of it. With roots deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the rhythm of farm life, he embodies the spirit of innovation and stewardship that defines the agricultural community.

    Growing up surrounded by the vibrant orchards and fields of the Central Valley, Ethan developed an unwavering passion for the citrus and apple industry. This passion has been the driving force behind his academic pursuits, propelling him to delve into the intricacies of agricultural economics, supply chain management, and sustainable practices.

    At Fresno State, Ethan actively engages in coursework that intersects with his passion, seeking to gain insights and expertise that will shape his future contributions to the industry. He eagerly participates in extracurricular activities, such as agricultural clubs and industry events, where he can network with fellow enthusiasts and professionals.

    Beyond his academic endeavors, Ethan is committed to giving back to the agricultural community that has nurtured him. He actively seeks opportunities to contribute his time and skills to local farms and organizations, eager to make a meaningful impact and uphold the legacy of agricultural excellence.

    Looking ahead, Ethan is driven by a vision of a thriving citrus and apple industry that embraces innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. He aspires to leverage his education and experiences to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture, ensuring its vitality for generations to come.

  • Student Efforts are at the Heart of Cal Poly Olive Oil Production

    The buttery texture and grassy, fruity profile of Cal Poly’s new olive oil is generating intrigue in the local community as the ideal product for marinades, spreads, drizzling and more.

    Students of the Plant Sciences Department produced their second batch of Arbequina extra virgin olive oil from the 230 olive trees at the Crops Unit in the fall — which is available for purchase on campus and in a number of retail stores across San Luis Obispo. The first batch, made from fruit harvested in 2023, flew off the shelves.

    The delectable golden liquid is the final step in a process that has come full circle since the orchard was planted in 2020 as a senior project envisioned by Joni Shaffery (Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, ’20).

    Students and a contracted crew harvested the olives and Kiler Ridge Mill in Paso Robles pressed them into oil. Pomace, remnants from the milling, was then used by the Cal Poly compost program.

    Students are involved in every facet of olive production, said plant sciences Professor Lauren Garner, providing numerous Learn by Doing orchard management opportunities that are unique to the crop. This includes pruning the trees to “ease the task of harvesting the olives by hand and balance the crop load to reduce alternate bearing,” Garner said. In doing so, the orchard will produce a more consistent crop each year. Other tasks done by students include pest management, irrigation and monitoring the fruit’s ripeness.

    Pest management is a critical aspect of maintaining the orchard. Fourth-year plant sciences major Chrisann Perivoliotis explained that she was “involved in the biological control release of a small wasp that parasitizes the olive psyllid. It’s definitely the most unique, and one of the most memorable experiences I’ll take with me.” Students enrolled in the course, Biological Control for Pest Management, determined that the release, which was done in coordination with the California Department of Food and Agriculture resulted in parasitism of all of the orchard’s olive psyllids. Additionally, students in several classes participated in the deployment, monitoring and maintenance of traps that were part of the Integrated Pest Management program that helped control a key pest of olives, the olive fruit fly.

    Perivoliotis works with the orchard crew to maintain the various orchards at the Crops Unit, doing everything from pruning, harvesting, fertilizer injections and irrigation management for all of the campus orchards, she said.

    Perivoliotis even acquired professional experience from Kiler Ridge Mill, the same company that pressed Cal Poly’s olives into oil, through her connections with Cal Poly’s olive orchard. “I was able to work at the mill for a few weeks last season and it was a great experience,” she said. “The environment was really high paced, but it was awesome to be able to gain the knowledge of pressing olives and making oil firsthand.” — By Lauren McEwen, Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences (from Cultivate – Spring 2025 Issue)

    Cal Poly Olive Oil can be purchased at the downtown farmers market on Thursdays, the Cal Poly bookstore, Cal Poly Meats, Village Market on campus, at the Cal Poly U-Pick events on Saturdays, at the Poly Plant Shop, SLO Ranch Market and through Talley Farms’ Farm Box program.

     

     

  • Olive Growers, Enthusiasts Invited to UC Olive Webinar April 4

    Olive Growers, Enthusiasts Invited to UC Olive Webinar April 4

    Growers and others interested in growing table olives or olives for making olive oil are invited to a California Statewide Olive Seminar on Friday, April 4. The online seminar, a series of presentations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension and UC Integrated Pest Management Program.

    “This webinar is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about

    Olive Growers, Enthusiasts Invited to UC Olive Webinar April 4

    Growers and others interested in growing table olives or olives for making olive oil are invited to a California Statewide Olive Seminar on Friday, April 4. The online seminar, a series of presentations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension and UC Integrated Pest Management Program.

    “This webinar is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about the current knowledge and research happening in olive production,” said Cindy Kron, University of California Cooperative Extension IPM advisor, noting that people from other states and countries are welcome to attend.

    UC Cooperative Extension scientists will present the latest research information on pest management, irrigation, weeds, fertilizer needs, harvest, olive quality and alternate bearing of table olive trees.

    With 34,000 acres of olive orchards, California grows 100% of U.S. commercial olives, which are valued at $63.1 million, according to the most current California Crop Report. The export value of California olives and olive oil is $13 million.

    “Olive production requires an estimated 1.5 to 2-acre-feet of water per year, making it an ideal crop for lower water demand,” Kron said. “To put this into perspective, wine grapes require about 2 to 3-acre-feet per year and almonds about 3 to 4-acre-feet per year.”

    Olive orchard owners, orchard managers, people who do pest management or other work in olives, olive processors, people who make olive-based products, operators of olive tree nurseries, people who have olive trees in their yards and olive enthusiasts may find topics of interest.

    “There is general knowledge that anyone can benefit from in the webinar,” said Kron. “We are also offering continuing education units for those holding California licenses or certificates (PCA, QAL, QAC, PAC) and Certified Crop Adviser units.”

    California grows olives to press for oil and table olives to eat. On the North Coast, olives are grown in medium-density plantings for oil. In the Central Valley, both table and oil olives are grown mostly in high-density plantings.

    “The majority of UC olive researchers are in the Central Valley,” said Kron, who works in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties, “so I have developed a program that addresses the needs of not only my clientele but also the clientele of the UC olive researchers.”

    Please register for the webinar at bit.ly/Olive2025. The agenda is below.

    California Statewide Olive Seminar, April 4

    7:55 a.m.         Welcome and Introduction – Cindy Kron, UC Cooperative Extension North Coast IPM Advisor

    8 a.m.              Olive Fruit Fly: Testing Organic and Conventional Pesticides for Registration – Kron

    9 a.m.              Irrigation Management Strategies for Olive Orchards in California – Giulia Marino, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension

    9:30 a.m.         Mitigation of Alternate Bearing of Table Olives – Elizabeth Fichtner, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor for Tulare County

    10 a.m.            BREAK

    10:15 a.m.       Macro- and Micro-Fertilization in Olive – Richard Rosecrance, Professor, California State University, Chico

    11:15 a.m.       Mechanical Harvest of Table Olives: An Update – Becky Wheeler-Dykes, UCCE Orchard Systems and Weed Ecology Farm Advisor for Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties

    11:45 a.m.       Yield and quality of olives and olive oil – Selina Wang, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis

    12:15 p.m.       UC Davis Olive Center Updates and Programming – Javier A Fernandez Salvador, Director of UC Davis Olive Center


    UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings UC information and practices to all 58 California counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition and youth development, our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn more at     ucanr.edu and support our work at donate.ucanr.edu.

    the current knowledge and research happening in olive production,” said Cindy Kron, University of California Cooperative Extension IPM advisor, noting that people from other states and countries are welcome to attend.

    UC Cooperative Extension scientists will present the latest research information on pest management, irrigation, weeds, fertilizer needs, harvest, olive quality and alternate bearing of table olive trees.

    With 34,000 acres of olive orchards, California grows 100% of U.S. commercial olives, which are valued at $63.1 million, according to the most current California Crop Report. The export value of California olives and olive oil is $13 million.

    “Olive production requires an estimated 1.5 to 2-acre-feet of water per year, making it an ideal crop for lower water demand,” Kron said. “To put this into perspective, wine grapes require about 2 to 3-acre-feet per year and almonds about 3 to 4-acre-feet per year.”

    Olive orchard owners, orchard managers, people who do pest management or other work in olives, olive processors, people who make olive-based products, operators of olive tree nurseries, people who have olive trees in their yards and olive enthusiasts may find topics of interest.

    “There is general knowledge that anyone can benefit from in the webinar,” said Kron. “We are also offering continuing education units for those holding California licenses or certificates (PCA, QAL, QAC, PAC) and Certified Crop Adviser units.”

    California grows olives to press for oil and table olives to eat. On the North Coast, olives are grown in medium-density plantings for oil. In the Central Valley, both table and oil olives are grown mostly in high-density plantings.

    “The majority of UC olive researchers are in the Central Valley,” said Kron, who works in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties, “so I have developed a program that addresses the needs of not only my clientele but also the clientele of the UC olive researchers.”

    Please register for the webinar at bit.ly/Olive2025. The agenda is below.

    California Statewide Olive Seminar, April 4

    7:55 a.m.         Welcome and Introduction – Cindy Kron, UC Cooperative Extension North Coast IPM Advisor

    8 a.m.              Olive Fruit Fly: Testing Organic and Conventional Pesticides for Registration – Kron

    9 a.m.              Irrigation Management Strategies for Olive Orchards in California – Giulia Marino, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension

    9:30 a.m.         Mitigation of Alternate Bearing of Table Olives – Elizabeth Fichtner, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor for Tulare County

    10 a.m.            BREAK

    10:15 a.m.       Macro- and Micro-Fertilization in Olive – Richard Rosecrance, Professor, California State University, Chico

    11:15 a.m.       Mechanical Harvest of Table Olives: An Update – Becky Wheeler-Dykes, UCCE Orchard Systems and Weed Ecology Farm Advisor for Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties

    11:45 a.m.       Yield and quality of olives and olive oil – Selina Wang, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension at UC Davis

    12:15 p.m.       UC Davis Olive Center Updates and Programming – Javier A Fernandez Salvador, Director of UC Davis Olive Center


    UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings UC information and practices to all 58 California counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition and youth development, our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn more at     ucanr.edu and support our work at donate.ucanr.edu.