Controlling irrigation in almond orchards is the only way to manage band canker connected to botryosphaeria. Dry Trees Key for Canker Management Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says a…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
…seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the recent walnut tree pressure coincides with the ongoing warmer weather….
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…met with a number of professionals who provided a firsthand look at the U.S. beef industry and its management structure,” said USMEF-Japan Senior Director for Technical Services Susumu Harada, who…
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
…harvest and start making preparations for next year’s crop. University of California (UC) Pest Management Advisor Emily Symms says UC recommends growers take a harvest sample. Hear why and get…
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
The importance of monitoring pests has increased over the last few years as prolonged weather events have resulted in abnormal pest pressures. Monitoring Important During Dry Weather Cooperative Extension Integrated…
Two Species of Borer in California
…Mary Bianchi says research has defined two separate species of the beetle. Bianchi said those characteristics seem to also be the same with the concerning host range for the pest….
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
…growers need to treat each spotted problem case by case. Unfortunately there is little management help at this point, and Lightle says limiting widespread watering can help reduce the spread…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
California Association of Pest Control Advisors held workshops on nutrient management in Atascadero and Fresno. Compass Minerals spoke to pest control advisors in Fresno about the relationship between potassium and…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
…California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update for August 6 – Dust Management For the Almond Board’s dust management tools, click here….
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
…last few winters, so does the lower winter die-off rate for pests. Less NOW Die-Off Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the weather shift is making management…
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
…Pressure Advisors are expecting high Navel orangworm pressure this year for almond growers. The Sacramento Valley saw an early biofix this season for the pest. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management…
High Orangeworm Pressure Expected
…dry and warmer temperatures. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says there are several reasons for the increased pest pressure, and the early season is becoming a trend….