…on the area we’re trying to treat and the timing of that treatment in the insect’s biology,” said Stone-Smith. Field staff are continually monitoring temperature data, trap detections, and GWSS…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…they’re foraging, they’re going to be looking for food, so some type of a bait is probably the best,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA. “Esteem…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA. “It’s always better to get on them when they’re young. They’re easier to kill and you can get better coverage that…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…of the upcoming webinars at the Almond Board of California’s events page. You can also now contact the Field Outreach and Education team at FieldOutreach@AlmondBoard.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…acres. Enrollment for 2019 ended March 16. USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices, are open for business by phone only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing….
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…if you’re in a high-density planting,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA. “I’d actually be making a prophylactic treatment – a preventative treatment – to keep…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…a physical modification of the field? Is it an alteration of how they flood the field, how they drain the field, the timing of drainage?” said Paul Buttner, CRC Manager…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
…have a field that has a chronic infestation, which means that you had a problem last year with this pest, its best to develop a program in advance.” Controlling vine…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…bit of time in preparation for that May meeting for folks to weigh-in on the impact that this permanent regulation will have on their operation.” Listen to Wolfe’s interview below….
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…continue to produce product for store shelves, “Out in the field, everyone is doing what they can to stay safe and continue to supply retailers with the demand that is…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…the photosynthetic potential of that tree and that’s putting that energy into the fruit, which is the nuts,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA Todd Burkdoll. “As they’re…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
Yellow Rust in a Wheat Field In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom filled you in about how to locate rust in your garden. Today she reviews the plants most vulnerable to…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…shifted some of the focus more heavily on staying healthy at work and handwashing and proper handwashing and sanitation in the field. So, we’ve emphasized that more in our trainings…