…bonus, they also develop flowers in red, pink, orange, yellow, or bi-color. Coleus Rainbow Once only a shade plant, new varieties of coleus have been developed to grow as well in the sun as they do…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…respond to arising pest issues. Most notably, UCPMA has focused strongly on encouraging the adoption of mating disruption technology for a pest known as navel orangeworm, a major threat to…
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
…them in a pan or bowl. A fresh egg will have a bright orange yolk along with thick, cloudy whites. Old eggs won’t stay together in a uniform fashion when…
Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor Patio Space
…that come in multiple colors, such as pink, yellow, orange, white, and red. You can pair cosmos with plants that have silver foliage for an extra pop. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…far as insect pressure goes, navel orangeworm is probably the number one pest for going after in almonds up here,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA Todd Burkdoll….
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
…too. Or, bring a hint of the tropics by using a peel from fruits like orange, lemon or lime. Use eucalyptus for a spicier scent. And while cinnamon and cardamom…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
A navel orangeworm moth perched on a pistachio. UCANR Photo: Kathy Keatley Garvey The project looking at sterile technology to help combat navel orangeworm gets a big boost. Navel orangeworm…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Imperial and San Diego counties; Terry Munz of Lancaster represents Los Angeles and Orange counties; Jenny Holtermann of Wasco represents Kern and Kings counties; Donny Rollin of Riverdale represents Fresno…
New HLB Quarantine Initiated in San Bernardino County
…marks the first time the disease has been detected in the county. The 93-square mile quarantine area will link up with existing quarantines in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, creating a contiguous…
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Gele
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cranberry Gele with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds fresh Cranberries One Qt Orange…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…pest as tough as navel orangeworm. If you’re not covering the nuts and getting good coverage in the sutures and all that, well then navel orangeworm basically has a free…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…home. Or, things you may already be discarding, like tomato plant leaves and orange peels. Some might dismiss the idea of homemade pesticides, thinking the recipes aren’t powerful enough to…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…can make recommendations and improvements to scouting and spraying. Several presentations also looked at conventional pest management, with some focusing on brown marmorated stink bug, as well as navel orangeworm….
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
Courtesy USDA/APHIS A project looking at using sterilizing methods to control navel orangeworm populations is seeing some uplifting improvements after a few tweaks. Research is testing the sterilization of male NOW…