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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Growing Edge”

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Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat

Dan August 6, 2025Fruits & Vegetables, Growing Edge, News from our Sponsors, Pest Update, Specialty Crops, Valent

In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just …

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Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll

Dan July 23, 2025Growing Edge, News from our Sponsors, Valent

As summer temperatures continue to rise, so do the threats to tree fruit crops. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll shares urgent insights for growers …

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The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field

Dan July 16, 2025Growing Edge, Pistachios, Valent

Join Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., as he dives into the critical midseason threats pistachio growers need to manage now. From the silent spread of Gill’s …

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Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers

Dan July 9, 2025Almonds, Grapes, Growing Edge, Pest Update, Valent

In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, dives into one of the season’s biggest pest pressures: spider mites. …

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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25

Dan July 9, 2025AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Exports/Imports, Growing Edge, Podcasts, Tariffs, Trade, Valent

National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across …

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Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?

Dan June 25, 2025Grapes, Growing Edge, Industry News, News from our Sponsors, Pest Update, Valent

In this episode of The Growing Edge, we sit down with legendary crop advisor Todd Burkdoll to talk about vine mealybugs and how Senstar® Insecticide is changing the game with …

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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25

Dan June 19, 2025AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almond Update, Almonds, Growing Edge, Podcasts, Valent

AgNet News Hour: A Decade of “My Job Depends on Ag” and a Look Ahead On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and …

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Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for Summer?

Dan June 18, 2025Berries, Disease, Fruits & Vegetables, Growing Edge, Industry News, News from our Sponsors, Specialty Crops, Valent

In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll from Valent® U.S.A. delves into what berry growers across California need to prepare for as summer sets in. From managing botrytis …

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Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond

Dan June 13, 2025Almonds, Disease, Growing Edge, Valent

Valent U.S.A. presents a new episode of The Growing Edge, featuring Future Ag Hall of Famer Todd Burkdoll. If you’re managing tough summer almond diseases like Alternaria, rust, anthracnose, scab, …

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May Moves for Organic Growers – Are You Ready?

Dan May 28, 2025Growing Edge, Organic, Pest Update, Valent

In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll shares critical insights for organic growers. From battling leaf-footed bugs migrating out of pomegranates with Belay® Insecticide to powerful new organic tools …

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May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?

Dan May 21, 2025Berries, Fruits & Vegetables, Growing Edge, Nuts & Grapes, Pest Update, Specialty Crops, Valent

On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention against …

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Senstar® InsecticideZeal® MVP Miticide
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Heat’s Rising – Are Your Almonds Ready?

Dan May 14, 2025Almonds, Growing Edge, Valent

On this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with the legendary Todd Burkdoll — the GOAT of the industry — to talk …

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Quash® Fungicide
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The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather

Dan May 7, 2025Growing Edge

Cool coastal mornings, lush vineyards—and a hidden threat. On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll unpacks the double-edged sword of Central Coast weather. While fog and marine air …

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Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead

Dan April 30, 2025Almonds, Growing Edge

The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent U.S.A.. Spring threats are heating up—and so should your orchard protection plan. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll …

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