The Best Post-Harvest Irrigation Methods for Almonds

Scott Warr and Peter DeBoer are back with another podcast episode about almonds! Peter is the Sales Agronomist at Yara International and he is joined by Spencer Cooper, the Senior Manager for the Almond Board of California. Today’s topic dives into the steps farmers need to take to properly irrigate their almond plants post-harvest and our guests share ways you can minimize your plant stressors to get the most out of your crop for next year! If you want more information about almonds,  Almond Board of California is hosting a free conference in December. The Link is in the show notes.   Key Takeaways: [1:00] What does Spencer do for field outreach and education? [1:35] How do you pronounce ‘almonds’? [3:20] What does the Almond Board of California do? [4:50] Today’s podcast will focus on post-harvest irrigation methods. [6:10] What kind of risks do farmers face if they don’t see through the irrigation process? [12:15] During the harvest season, how much mostriure gets depleted in the soil? [16:15] What is the most misunderstood topics about irrigation? [18:05] What does it mean when you have to put on 2 inches of water? How much time do you have to run the irrigation system? [19:40] Peter recommends treating your irrigation system post-harvest the same way you treat it during the first year after winter. Even though it’s a pain to fix and get right, it’s a worthwhile investment. [21:20] For many farmers, watering their plants is a very emotional decision, but the good news is we have tools to help you through the process. [22:25] How did the California drought affect farmers? [26:15] Almond trees are tough plants! They can survive without water. [26:45] When is it smart to turn off the water? [28:00] Want more info? YARA is hosting a conference just for you! And it’s free..! [32:45] Feel free to reach out to Spender for more information about the Almond Board of California.   Mentioned in This Episode: Yara.com Yara.us/crop-nutrition/almond/myalmonds/ Almonds.com Almondconference.com Peter on LinkedIn Spencer on LinkedIn