Courtesy USDA/APHIS A project looking at using sterilizing methods to control navel orangeworm populations is seeing some uplifting improvements after a few tweaks. Research is testing the sterilization of male NOW…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…interview. There’s still time to submit your ‘Mummy Shake’ video for this year’s contest. Go almonds.com for the ‘Mummy Shake’ official rulesand to find more information about navel orangeworm management….
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
The initial forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling for a slightly smaller production year for California navel oranges compared to 2018. The forecast is expecting 76 million,…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest A Creative Sanitation Reminder
…the tune of Monster Mash. ABC’s Industry Communications Specialist Ashley Knoblauch said the contest is a creative way to remind everyone of the importance that sanitation practices have on navel…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus…
Almond Update: CASP Workshops Next Week Focus on Pest Management
There are more opportunities for growers to get information and continuing education units on pest management, including mites and navel orangeworm, and applicator safety. Almond Board of California’s Rebecca Bailey…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…most people would consider to be normal,” Machado noted. Growers are paying particular attention to navel orangeworm (NOW), as some sanitation efforts might have been complicated due to wet orchard…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…approach to navel orangeworm management. Field Market Research Representative for Valent USA, Tino Lopez said that paying attention to the life cycle of the pest will play an important role…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
…You’ll also hear from Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott talk about the industry’s latest investment into Sterile navel orangeworm research. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals
…said their latest investment into sterile navel orangeworm research fits right into those goals. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals About the Author…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…Peach Twig Borer, Oriental Fruit Moth, and particularly Navel Orangeworm will better prepare growers for what course of action will be necessary. “A lot of growers will monitor their traps…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-12-19
…a Navel Orange Worm project running. Also, you’ll hear another episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Editing Genes in Citrus to Combat HLB
…von Mogel noted. “Our hope is to then create varieties like…the Washington navel but have a few genes edited that will allow it to be resistant to the disease.” Editing…