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02/19/2026

A few fallen trees can be a common sight in orchards. Time willing, it may be good to inspect the trees as underlying issues may start to come to light, which may help inform management. In this video, Cameron Zuber shows one way to inspect a fallen tree given some external observations.


Field diagnostics are not a replacement for laboratory testing, but they can help narrow potential causes or issues (if any).

Photos from Growing the Valley's post 11/09/2025

management has always been an intricate balance of selecting the right tools to harmonize with the environment. Among these tools, and scion selection play pivotal roles in shaping grapevine performance and fruit quality. Understanding how these elements interact with site-specific conditions and climate is more critical than ever in the context of evolving climatic challenges such as increased seasonal variability and extremes of precipitation and drought. To read about some insights check the article https://www.sjvtandv.com/blog/building-sustainable-vineyards-the-role-of-rootstocks-scions-on-site-adaptation from Justin Tanner on the San Joaquin Valley Trees and Vines website.

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