…seeds with biologicals, once the specifications have been met the seeds can be particularly valuable for growers. Johnson said that many biological seed treatments are intended to help promote early…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers criteria for effective biological seed treatment, support for methane emission reduction incentives in…
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
…full episode with Dr. Melissa O’Neal below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…fungi below ground?” Taking a targeted approach with biologicals can provide a better experience for growers who may still be unsure about biological materials. Wyant explained that in his experience,…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
…that is of immediate threat right now.” The Solano County Agriculture Department and the Pierce’s Disease Control Program are continuing with visual surveying and trapping. The first biological control measures…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…“The grant projects we are funding today are critical to developing and expanding innovative practices and biological, non-chemical and physical tools to manage pests in agriculture, urban and other non-agricultural…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
Biologicals play an important role in keeping orchards safe from navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. With a narrow variety of insecticides registered for NOW, adding a biological material to pest management…
Agronomic Minute: Mitigating Risks of Alternaria Pressure
…PH-D, which is a great knockdown product. It is very effective on Alternaria. It is a biological product that is registered conventional. So, it has a short preharvest interval and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Five BeSure! Campaign tips for applicators, CDFA awarding nearly $1.5 million for biological…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
…is a biological, but it’s registered as a conventional product. The PHI is zero days and then it has a really short reentry interval as well.” Listen to the full…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA funding biological pest management research, the important variables CFBF is considering in…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…can be a critical component of management. While biological options are predominately available as a preventative measure, combining appropriate materials can be effective in high-pressure situations. “We’ve seen in studies…
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
…Jacob Sparger, Biological Science Technician Phone: (352) 796-9600, ext. 3836 jacob.sparger@usda.gov Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 15, 2024 Fungicide…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…navel orangeworm (NOW). Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll explained their biological insecticide DiPel can provide effective control. “At this point in time, primarily would be peach…