Semios invites tree nut growers and PCAs to attend the winter workshop series focused on Navel Orangeworm control, precision irrigation, and nutrient management planning. Attendees will get to hear from UC Cooperative Extension and Semios IPM Experts, as well as Semios research agronomists. Also, earn 1.5 CDPR & 1 CCA credits and enjoy a free lunch on Semios!
(Schedule subject to change)
8:30 AM
Sign-in, coffee, & pastries
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Evaluation of Mating Disruption Systems in Kern County Almonds
David Haviland, Entomology and Pest Management Farm Advisor – Approved for 0.5 CE Unit
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Commercial Implementation of Nut Meal Lures and Their Use in Interpreting NOW Populations in Almonds and Pistachios
Abby Welch, Semios Entomologist & PCA – Approved for 0.5 CE Unit
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Application Records and Contextualizing the Implications of Block-level Use Patterns
Abby Welch, Semios Entomologist & PCA – Approved for 0.5 CE Unit
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Developing a data-driven irrigation program: Using Semios’ sensor-based irrigation prescriptions to maximize resource efficiency
Anthony Mele, Semios Research Agronomist – Approved for 0.5 CEU Unit
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Adopting technology into your nutrient management planning: A reliable path to a more environmental and economically prosperous approach
Anthony Mele, Semios Research Agronomist – Approved for 0.5 CEU Unit
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Semios Overview & Discussion, featuring Altrac
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Agworld Overview & Discussion
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch and Overview of New Features