…become an important part of his approach to protecting the fruit cuticle as weather conditions change. Parka is designed to supplement and strengthen the natural fruit and leaf cuticle, helping…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Water Challenges
…California’s increasingly intense heat can stress citrus trees, contribute to leaf curling, cause sunburn-related scarring and sometimes contribute to fruit drop. Water stress can compound those problems and affect how…
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
…efficient crop management. The research team has developed an advanced imaging system capable of detecting subtle physiological changes in plants before symptoms such as wilting or leaf discoloration become apparent….
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
…production at $4.8 billion, down 3% from the previous year. Despite the slight decline in overall value, strawberries once again ranked as Monterey County’s top commodity, generating $1.069 billion. Leaf lettuce…
How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat
…irrigation. In many cases, however, adequate soil moisture exists. Instead, excessive sodium interferes with the plant’s ability to regulate water movement and withstand heat. Symptoms include: Leaf edge burn Premature…
Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines
…later in the summer. Those symptoms can include leaf scorch, where leaf edges begin to brown and appear burned, along with overall vine stress and reduced vigor. Because the disease…
Early Spider Mite Control Critical in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops
…important factors in spider mite control is timing. Burkdoll recommends treating early, when only one or two mites are detected per leaf, rather than waiting for visible damage or webbing….
California Water Debate Intensifies as Edward Ring Pushes Major Reforms for Farmers and the Delta
…field market development manager Todd Burkdahl, who encouraged growers to stay proactive against spider mites, alternaria, brown rot, and other pest pressures as temperatures continue climbing statewide. Burkdahl emphasized the…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
…Alternaria and navel orangeworm remain key threats following warm, wet conditions. Highly rated fungicide applications from Quash® will help manage Alternaria, and addingDiPel® DF Biological Insecticide to spray programs can…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
…U.S.A., says several key diseases can quickly develop if conditions are favorable. Among the primary concerns are almond red leaf blotch, Alternaria, rust, and scab. Burkdoll noted that red leaf…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
…is shortly after pistachio bloom, when mealybugs are moving into the canopy and trees have sufficient leaf area for effective uptake. Burkdoll noted that with proper timing and good coverage,…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…programs, particularly for Alternaria control, but Burkdoll noted that its broad spectrum of activity also makes it effective against multiple pathogens including scab, rust, and blossom blight. This broad activity…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…dry and fall from the tree. Severe infections can lead to substantial defoliation, with some orchards experiencing as much as 40–50 percent leaf loss. The loss of leaf area reduces…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…to impact agriculture today. Almond Growers Monitor Red Leaf Blotch The episode wraps up with Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA, who joins the “Growing Edge” segment to discuss the spread…