A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey …
California Growers Now Have Another Fungicide Tool for The Toolbox
California growers have a new tool from BASF that can help fight diseases in grapes, tree nuts, stone, and pome fruit. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey said that …
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
Growers are getting ready for the coming bloom, working with service providers to prepare honeybees for their deployment into orchards. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC), …
Almond Matters: Bloom App Helps Improve Chances for Successful Pollination
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a new bloom app can help California growers improve the chances for successful pollination. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat …
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating disease issue for almond growers. Cool and wet weather around the bloom period present ideal growing conditions for the disease. In working with the …
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
Cevya fungicide from BASF is now available for California growers to fight diseases in a multitude of crops. The product received registration approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation …
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, ‘RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,’ …
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will be watching weather forecasts in the coming weeks waiting for the coming bloom period. Weather conditions have been generally …
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
California started 2022 off with much-needed rain events, which could ultimately lead to higher levels of grape diseases. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith explained that last year’s dry conditions …
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
Mating disruption is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to address issues of navel orangeworm (NOW). A breakout session during the 2021 Almond Conference focused exclusively …
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bloom is a few weeks away and growers are finishing up their dormancy programs in orchards. Sanitation efforts and dormant applications …
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop …
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has worked with other collaborators to develop a new resource for growers interested in groundwater recharge. Released at The Almond Conference 2021, the new …
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has named the winner of this year’s Mummy Shake Contest, which underscores the value of winter sanitation. ABC made some changes to the competition …