…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…
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 Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 15,…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…at the Kern Agriculture Pavilion. Presentations will cover current integrated pest management (IPM) practices for new and emerging insect pests. “We’ll have a numerous amount of speakers ranging from Lauren…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm (NOW) management. A new NOW integrated pest management (IPM) economic calculator has been developed, evaluating the…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…new beetle pest in orchards. “Anybody who thinks they’re seeing it in their field should contact Houston Wilson,” Klein explained. “He’s the associate IPM specialist located at the Kearney Ag…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…fruits and vegetables from their property, while consumption or processing on-site is allowed. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles will guide eradication efforts. A “male attractant” technique using a mix of…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam told AgNet West that citrus thrips have been more difficult to control over the last several years. Pistachio acreage in California is…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
California growers are seeing some significant damage due to citrus thrips this season. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam told AgNet West that the pest has been more…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
Grant funding is being made available from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Two programs are accepting applications for projects to improve integrated pest management (IPM) research and outreach….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers heat illness prevention, biologicals representing an interesting option for the sustainable IPM roadmap,…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…in the packing house, costing our growers money. Which is why managing thrips is so important,” said Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam. COURTESY: UC IPM Cooler spring…