…understanding of traditional practices. Topics like nozzle selection, calibration, and the role of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) are elaborated, providing essential guidelines for improving application efficiency and safety. Listen to…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) Program (NOW) is a cooperative project between the California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s Integrated Pest…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…(IPM) strategies, monitoring tools for pest detection in stockpiles, and the importance of fumigation. Experts such as Eric Myers, Dr. Zhongli Pan, and Dr. Spencer Walse contribute their knowledge on…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…a good fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Both formulations are registered and available for use in California. The second product, Basix, is a Bacillus subtilis-based biofungicide. This product…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…particularly in integrated pest management (IPM). The concept, referred to as “Strawberry Skynet,” emphasizes the need for advanced technological solutions in modern agriculture. The blog explains that traditional pest management…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…be used to boost knowledge and practices in integrated pest management (IPM). Another $942,000 in Alliance Grants will go towards helping expand and adopt effective and affordable IPM systems. Some…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Managed by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis, the…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…bullet fix to production challenges. However, they will likely have an important role as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. Working to understand where biological options may fit…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-25-24
…and DPR will be accepting nominations for the IPM Achievement Awards through June 30. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, the pavement and southern fire ant species are most threatening to grounded almonds, and the southern fire ant is capable of causing…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the need for further understanding of their role in an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. “The issue is that we need really to understand how each of these products work…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
…standpoint and also just from an IPM standpoint,” said Burkdoll. Rotating fungicides with different modes of action is one of the critical components of preventing resistance issues. Burkdoll said that…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…related to Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July…