…control programs. A lack of visible weeds in the vineyard does not mean there are no weed issues that will need to be addressed. Smith noted that adding preemergent materials…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…periods of time and once the weeds have matured to a certain point, they are difficult to address without negatively impacting the crop. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary…
Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…free of weeds, garden trash, and debris to deter unwelcome critters. Unfortunately pests and diseases love those berries as much as we do. On tomorrow’s program, will discuss the common…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
…residual herbicide out to basically protect the crop from those yield-robbing weeds.” The rains that have come in will also make weed management all the more important. For those that…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
…green and brown material. Layer your compost bin with a generous layer of leaves then a layer of green matter such as grass clipping, garden weeds, or kitchen scraps. You…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
…I know you do, I saw some yesterday.” Growers typically make applications of preemergent materials sometime in the fall before Thanksgiving, to provide protection against weeds getting established. With weeds…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…other troublesome broadleaf weeds such as your pigweeds and lambs quarters before they start to come up,” Vassios explained. Attacking weed pressures before they become a bigger issue is an…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…desired results,” says Brooks. Building trust and making a game plan Though post-emergent applications can be successful, avoiding the appearance of weeds from start to finish is the ultimate…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
…been effective in the past no longer addressing those weeds? Healthy weeds that are mixed in with uncontrolled weeds of the same species can also be an indicator of herbicide…
Helpful Tips for Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
…lower. This month is also a good time to replenish mulch around plants to carry them through the winter months. Keep an eye on weeds in the lawn and garden…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…and W.O.W Whack Out Weeds! contain potentially hazardous chemicals, despite being labeled as organic, natural, and glyphosate-free. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a notice to EcoMIGHT, LLC, indicating…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…2.0 A lot of weeds are commonly mistaken for annuals and perennials—but they can stunt the rest of your seedlings if left unchecked. Weeds can be downright dangerous in a…
Common Backyard Weeds That You Can Actually Eat
Some common backyard weeds that you can actually eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dandelions Backyard weeds are on eye sore and a nuisance. But one way of getting…