Luke Milliron
@MillironLuke
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@ucanr UC Cooperative Extension Orchards Advisor for the Northern Sacramento Valley (Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties). https://t.co/Dr6Bbgo553
Chico, CA
Joined October 2015
A nasty viral disease - Prune Brownline - has re-emerged in the northen Sacramento Valley. Have a listen to the Growing the Valley podcast episode with Jaime Ott (UCCE Tehama).
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On the latest episode of Growing the Valley Podcast I discuss why I have more warnings about the Monterey almond variety for growers in the northern Sacramento Valley than are listed on the back of a carton of cigarettes.
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On the latest episode of Growing the Valley Podcast I sit down with Ken Shackel (@ucdavisCAES) to talk about the decade plus of research investigating when to start irrigation in the spring for walnut orchards.
growingthevalleypodcast.com
Luke Milliron and Ken Shackel (UC Davis) sit down to talk about the decade plus of research investigating when to start irrigation in the spring for walnut orchards. If you want to learn more about...
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Sarah Castro (@ucdavisCAES) discusses how new prune varieties can improve a grower’s bottom line!.
growingthevalleypodcast.com
Sarah Castro (UC Davis) discusses how new prune varieties can improve a grower’s bottom line! scastro @ ucdavis.edu Insta: @cali.prunebreeder Initial episode on the prune breeding program with Sarah...
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Navel Orangeworm (NOW) wreaked devastating impacts on the California almond industry in 2023. I sat down with @Hwy20orchardoc after harvest to discuss what had happened and what needs to be done to win the war against NOW in 2024.
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RT @FarcuhMacarena: New Zealand and Spain Release First ‘Hot-Climate’ Apple🍎🍎.
growingproduce.com
The small country that’s big in apple development has collaborated with Spanish researchers and growers in producing fruit tailored for rising temperatures.
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WE ARE HIRING!.Orchard Systems Staff Research Associate for North Sacramento Valley. To view the full job posting, visit: UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer. @SacOrchards
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Encore Growing the Valley podcast episode on almond harvest timing with the great Mel Machado (@BlueDiamond) to accompany us on this very delayed almond #harvest23 @SacOrchards @SJVtandv .
growingthevalleypodcast.com
Mel Machado (Blue Diamond Almond Growers) discusses important considerations for timing almond harvest, including grower objectives, varieties, and nut quality. Resource links related to almond...
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RT @PhoebeG_Orchard: Well, @MillironLuke and I took a bit of an unintended break from podcasting, but we're back! This week, Luke interview….
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Phoebe discusses some research she has conducted with Greg Browne (USDA plant pathologist) on examining phosphorus fertilization in newly planted almond orchards. Upcoming Extension Meetings:...
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On the latest episode of Growing the Valley podcast, @AdvisorKat and I talk about the early testing of treatments for low winter chill in California walnut orchards.
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Dr. Katherine Jarvis-Shean (UCCE Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento) and Luke talk about the early testing of treatments for low winter chill in California walnut orchards . Upcoming Extension Meetings:...
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RT @AgWriterVLBoyd: @CaWalnuts wants to raise the nut's stature from bottom shelf in baking aisle to the produce dept. This chain has done….
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RT @SJVtandv: Want to see some of the new varieties in the @almondboard funded almond variety trial, led by @ucanr researchers @PhoebeG_Orc….
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The Almond Board of California has produced a 15 minute video exhibiting top varieties in the Regional Almond Variety trial. Three farm advisors (Phoebe Gordon, Roger Duncan, and Luke Milliron)...
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RT @UCANRMike: Unexpected #BeyHive drop: Bees go on tour, "just like #Beyoncé," says @MillironLuke, orchard systems advisor @ucanr, speakin….
washingtonpost.com
Because of the unseasonable cold plaguing California, almond blossoms started blooming later than usual.
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It's been a wild couple weeks in California almond production! On Growing the Valley podcast I talk with.@Hwy20orchardoc about March almond, prune, and walnut tasks in the Sacramento Valley. @PhoebeG_Orchard
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Don't miss out!. North Sacramento Valley Prune Day is this Thursday!.February 23, 2023.7:30 AM - 1:00 PM.Red Bluff Elks Lodge -- 355 Gilmore Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080.
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Come out for the North Valley Nut Conference on Thursday, January 19 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico! It's going to be a great day of almond and walnut grower education, as well as a tradeshow, and a collaboration with the Honeybee Discovery Center! @SacOrchards
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Listen to the latest Growing the Valley Podcast episode where @ucanr #IPM advisors provide a great 2022 almond, walnut, and pistachio retrospective. @PhoebeG_Orchard @IPMCorner @SJVtandv @SacOrchards.
growingthevalleypodcast.com
IPM Advisors David Haviland, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal, and Dr. Sudan Gyawaly look back on the 2022 almond, walnut, and pistachio highlights from the south, middle, and north of the Central Valley respec...
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RT @my_ag_life_ca: Join us next week for our North Valley Nut Conference!! January 19, 2023 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA.….
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If you're going to the California Walnut Conference tomorrow, be sure to come see my talk! @my_ag_life_ca @CaWalnuts
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