In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…from other pests like navel orangeworm. Concerns about a potential new pest threat arose as industry members reported seeing holes in pistachios. “The holes are not due to navel orangeworm…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…navel orangeworm, ideal timing between grazing and nut harvesting, and the economic aspects of grazing sheep in organic orchards. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…80 percent of fruit on some blocks have experienced fruit scarring as a result of thrip infestations. The issue has primarily been seen in navels, but varying levels of damage…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…based on worm infestations. Hunter said that low nut prices might have resulted in some operations forgoing crop protection applications, potentially impacting peach orchards. “Navel orangeworm got heavier in the…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
…Todd Burkdoll said that mites, navel orangeworm (NOW), and leaffooted plant bugs are of particular importance. Mites can be especially troublesome come harvest time. “I’ve seen years where there’s…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…orangeworm kicks in too. So far, I was checking some traps yesterday looking for navel orangeworm and I didn’t see much pressure,” Burkdoll noted. “A lot of guys are using…
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
A grower in the Turlock area is having success with mitigating navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. Cortez Grower Dennis Yotsuya explained his experience with the mass trapping of NOW females in…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Tree Nuts Safe from Pest Pressures
Growers will be working to manage pest pressures in tree nuts as springtime continues to unfold. Namely, navel orangeworm (NOW), peach twig borer (PTB), coddling moth, and walnut husk fly…
Almond Update: Bringing Industry Together for NOW Neighborhood Management
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a difficult pest that growers are working to address in a variety of crops. The NOW Neighborhood Management program seeks to bring industry members together to…
Almond Update: Agenda Set for Pest Management Summit
The schedule has been finalized for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Summit next week. Hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC), the event will take…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…to be about refining it, seeing if it could be made cheaper, and then moving it into the commercial space.” Pheromone developments have also been integral for managing navel orangeworm….
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
…keep industry members up to date on the latest research findings. The Integrated Pest Management and Navel Orangeworm Summit will be held at the Modesto Junior College Ag Pavilion. ABC…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
…for navel orangeworm control and other pests as well.” Growers have been having to work around the much-needed rain storms that have come through California over the past few months….