…alternatives, how to use UCANR’s agritourism website and the considerations prune growers should take before harvest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…from UCANR About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…mite eggs in this sample. More information on dormant sampling and treatment thresholds ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r606900511.html. Conduct a post-harvest weed survey (ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C606/prune-fallweeds.pdf) to evaluate your 2019 weed control program efficacy. Pre-emergence herbicide should be applied…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…to visit the UCANR IPM webpage, so growers can see different options,” said Torres. Growers should consider the issue of fungicide resistance as materials are being considered for application. “Botrytis…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
Courtesy UCANR Natural predators can drive mite control in a lot of crops, and a lesser-known insect is helping in strawberries. Santa Maria’s Manzanita Berry farms have a lot of success…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
Courtesy: UCANR Sugarcane aphid continues to be an issue in sorghum production, but strides are being made in management techniques. When the pest first became a concern many growers initially…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
Courtesy: UCANR A rise in beneficial insects against mites is somewhat unexplained but welcomed. There has been an increase in six-spotted thrips over the last several years. “We’re not sure why,…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…develop in fields identification can often be problematic. There are several resources available that can help to verify what type of weed a grower may be dealing with. Courtesy: UCANR…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (UCANR) Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension provide important information for growers contemplating new commodities to grow. The latest study, “Sample Costs to Produce and…
Grower Input Needed for Vole Management Tool
…appeal of such a product were it to become available. COURTESY OF UCANR “We want to gauge grower interest in this product to hopefully provide additional incentive for the company…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
…with anything, but you get multiple harvests of it every year.” Subsequent videos will be launched March 2 and April 6. For a complete list of drought tips, see http://ucanr.edu/drought-tips….
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…demonstrated innovation and leadership in the development, refinement and use of conservation agriculture systems within the California crop production environment. For more information about conservation agriculture systems, visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/ct/?story=2079. http://casi.ucanr.edu….
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Preemergents
Courtesy: UCANR In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fall rains are on their way and weeds won’t be far behind. “Fleabane and marestail are two of the…