…hauling perishables and fertilizers in preparation for a strike. There is significant concern that a shutdown would be catastrophic for the overall supply chain and would be immensely costly. “Our…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, dormancy provides an opportunity to protect orchards against overwintering pests. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said that…
Citrus Assessment Rate Set for California Producers
…40-pound standard field box for the 2022–23 marketing season. The marketing season runs from Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023. The assessment applies to all types and varieties of…
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, implementing a strong preemergent program now will help growers to better manage weed issues later in the season. Field Market Development…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…management approaches for labor, pesticides, and other inputs to offer insight into methods for addressing high costs. Field Outreach and Education Specialist for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Michael…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
…field crops in 1996, and adoption rates increased rapidly. By 2008, more than 50 percent of U.S. corn, cotton, and soybean acres were planted with genetically engineered seeds. The total…
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
…growers are not terribly concerned with the technology behind innovation as long as it works in the field. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…ABC has been working on multiple easy-to-use identification guides over the past three years to support growers and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) in the field. “The very first one has…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…has really now shifted to studying this wasp in the field and looking at its impact and seeing where it is in California,” said Hogg. “It’s still kind of early…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…specialty crop side, it’s a global game for solutions,” Duflock explained. The forum concludes with a day of field demonstrations of ag robotics and other technologies. With the success of…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…the ABC event page. ABC Field Outreach and Education Specialist, Michael Roots said the series will be held in multiple areas of California to offer a variety of growers an…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of…