UC Cooperative Extension Training: Irrigation Best Management Practices
University of California Cooperative Extension advisors offer a one-day technical training in irrigation best management practices for irrigators of containerized nursery plants. The curriculum was developed with input from focus groups with nursery managers and aims to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce water consumption and improve plant health. Funding from California Department of Food and Agriculture allows advisors to travel to your nursery or greenhouse to conduct training on-site.
Research update: Are Botrytis populations from California greenhouse and nursery crops resistant to commonly used fungicides?
Botrytis blight, rot and gray mold caused by Botrytis spp. are the most recurrent disease on both ornamental and vegetable transplant greenhouse crops in California, generating losses in these industries. We will be sampling at greenhouse and nurseries across the state during winter and spring (2024-2025). If you are interested in participating in this project by allowing us to sample in your facility and get information regarding fungicide resistance profiles from Botrytis in your location, contact jdelcastillo@ucdavis.edu.
This project will be carried with funds from the CADPR, the Western IPM, and the USDA-NIFA Crop Protection and Pest Management programs. We will provide project updates through the UCNFA and other extension events during 2025 and 2026.
ABC's Online Workshops
The ABC's series of workshops covers topics plant pathology, pests & diseases, and general horticultural methods. in The content was created to be useful overview to people new to the industry while acting as a helpful review option to industry veterans. Videos in English &/y videos en Español.
CANGC Unified BMP's Project
A joint project by CANGC and UCNFA to identify best management practices useful for California nursery and greenhouse growers. Content includes information about the project and an online Best Management Practices Tool for Growers.
Scouting Case Study
Please follow the link below to access publication by Bill Matthews examining the economics of scouting. This study was a joint project with the Agricultural Issues Center and UCNFA, funded by a CDFA Specialty Crops Block Grant.