…to disease development,” said Burkdoll. Taking an integrated approach to addressing disease pressure is the recommended course of action. Burkdoll explained that there are no silver bullets with disease management…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
Grape growers might have a tougher time than average with powdery mildew control this year. Once the disease settles in a vineyard it can be exceptionally difficult to eradicate. Technical…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…are ripe for disease development. The level of moisture in orchards with warming temperatures on the way could complicate disease management this spring. “You put all that together and you’ve…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
Increasing awareness of some agricultural pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest The Department of Agriculture Tuesday declared April as 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness…
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
…healthy foods to battle illnesses that are affected by nutrition such as diabetes and heart disease. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental conditions. BASF Technical Service Representative for the Southern San Joaquin Valley, Kevin Caffrey explained there is…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…causing disease and rot. Cooperative Extension Specialist based out of the Kearney Agricultural Research and Education Center, Kent Daane said the particular species creating problems in orchards has shifted over…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers what growers might expect with disease pressure with an abnormally rainy season, constant…
Almond Matters: Waterlogged Orchards Likely to See Heavy Disease Pressures
…altered management practices. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that disease pressures will likely be high this year based on damp conditions. Growers will want to…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Vigilant Against Alternaria
…current wave of storms, the disease pressure tends to be much worse.” Wet conditions will provide a welcoming environment for disease, while also creating logistical challenges for growers. Overly saturated…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…Novy says diseases and pests keep evolving, so researchers need to keep breeding new potato varieties to stay ahead of them. And that’s what they do. Every year, scientists in…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…the potential for disease infection. “With warmer temperatures and moisture, you basically create the environment for disease. For monilinia, for jacket rot, for botrytis depending on the field and what…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Pistachio Orchards from Disease
Keeping pistachio orchards healthy and safe from disease will be front of mind for growers with bloom around the corner. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said…