…the use of more IPM tools, seaweed as livestock feed that can help reduce methane emissions and why edges and hotspots should be a focal point in ACP sampling. Tune…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…IPM programs, our grants programs, and our work on alternative research with UC academics. There will be new monies for CDFA’s IPM programs; $8 million approximately for UC and CSU…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
…Diamondback Moth IPM trial showing effectiveness in mating disruption and data shows citrus tarping has a positive impact on ACP movement. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…management (IPM) approaches including the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program. An additional $8 million is being allocated to CDFA for the expansion of CSU and UC extension research in…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…offers another option for growers to rotate into their integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Adding an additional tool to an IPM strategy can help get better efficacy and help address…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…bugs that they can use and then what compatible chemistries work in their IPM systems so that we can end up with a positive result,” Davis noted. About the Author…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…over-wintering pests. UC IPM experts recommend the removal of all mummy nuts from trees and orchard floor. Like most insects, NOW’s development rate, physiology, behavior and reproduction are highly dependent…
UCCE Continuing Education Seminars for September and October
…On September 9, Orchard Systems Advisor Franz Niederholzer will be reviewing almond IPM practices. Vegetable Crops Advisor, Amber Vinchesi-Vahl will be discussing pest issues in vegetables along with a research…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
…their potential uses, as well as an alfalfa pest IPM update. A full agenda for the event along with registration information for the Zoom meeting is available online. Listen to…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biologicals Not Just For An Organic IPM Program
A complete IPM program is a perfect place for a lot of the biological products on the market. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara joins AgNet West’s…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
Online training courses and webinars remain available from the UC Statewide IPM Program, with 16 online courses currently being offered for California Department of Pesticide Regulation credit. Many of the…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…Stong Spring Bloom Depends On Previous Year’s Practices Part Three: Bees, IPM, Nutrients Key To High Percentage Fruit Set Part Four: Water, Nutrients, Tree Health, Sunlight Interception Determine Final Kernal…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…had in multiple trials looking at various means for controlling the weed in vineyards. Courtesy: Bill B. Fischer, UC IPM “The nice thing about Alion is it does have really…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…Achievement Award recognizes organizations that use integrated pest management (IPM) to address the diverse pest management needs throughout California. IPM is a methodology that reduces the use of chemical pesticides…