Advances in Vineyard Water & Nutrient Management (Parlier)

The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management practices of vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley. Attendees will gain insights into the irrigation and nutrient needs of vineyards. This knowledge aims to ensure healthier vine development, better resource utilization, and more resilient vineyards in the face of climate change. Growers, CCAs, and other agricultural professionals are encouraged to attend. Workshop attendees can request free one-on-one assistance from a farm advisor. Register to attend HERE.

AGENDA

8:15 – 8:30 AM—Registration. Welcome & Introduction, George Zhuang

8:30 – 9:00 AM—Advances in Vineyard Water Management, Moneim Mohamed

9:00 – 9:30 AM—Rootstock & Site selection, Justin Tanner

9:30 – 10:00 AM—Grapevine Irrigation Scheduling Using OpenET and CropManage Tools, George Zhuang

10:00 – 10:15 AM—Break

10:15 – 10:45 AM—Grapevine mineral nutrition, Matthew Fidelibus

10:45 – 11:15 AM—Fertigation: what to do, what to avoid and considerations for effective nutrient application, Andre Daccache

11:15 -11:45 AM—Getting to know your soil for groundwater recharge, Khaled Bali

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM—Q & A Session

12:00 PM—Lunch

Funded by a CDFA Water Efficiency Technical Assistant grant