…another. However, the strategy is increasingly important when using some types of biological products. In this episode, UF/IFAS professor of Entomology and Nematology Dr. Lukasz Stelinski discusses the push-pull technique….
Making Sense of Biologicals: Entomopathogenic Fungi Mythbusting
…unknowns when it comes to several biological products, especially these beneficial fungi. In this episode, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. Surendra Dara helps us answer some of the questions about…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Nematode’s High Level of Peachtree Borer Control
…of a biological in action with USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan. A multi-year study by Shapiro-Ilan and his team has tested the effectiveness of a beneficial nematode against peachtree borer, which…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Protecting Grape Pruning Wounds From Disease
…of their vines is protecting those grape pruning wounds. Eskalen and his team started to look at biological options compared to chemical controls for growers to apply after pruning. He…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
…Dara conducted a comparative study of ten different products, five of which were biologicals. Dara said that some of the biological options performed very well in comparison to the chemical…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…and other biological control programs in the 40-acre demonstration sites. The project, “Promoting Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems in Walnuts in Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys,” will be conducted over the…
New Targets for Huanglongbing Treatments
…control methods that were previously unavailable. Metabolic models of organisms are like road maps of cities. “They show you all the biological processes, and how they work together,” said UC…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biologicals Not Just For An Organic IPM Program
…Taylor Hillman again for another episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program. The two talk about the myth that biologicals only belong in organic operations and tips for growers to begin…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…inhibition of plant extracts or exudates) as a potential inhibition of weed growth,” Bachie said. His plans to develop a biological weed management approach were disrupted when he graduated with…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…focused on, “recognizing the importance of sustainable use of biological diversity and sharing of genetic resources.” The administrator also said the USMCA works to protect farmers who use different pesticides…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Increasing Interest and Remaining Challenges
This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals details why we continue to see an increased interest in biological products. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals looks at biocontrol agents. Although the category falls outside of the three general subcategories of biologicals, it’s an important tool for growers an…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…biological opinions which govern how their re- spective water projects are operated. The state placed a higher priority over environmental concerns than the feds. The feds put farms and cities…
Making Sense of Biologicals: What Are They?
…discusses the complications with the biological category. It can be confusing for producers on what the products are and why we see an increase in biological use. Listen to the…