…and identifying colonies early are key steps in building an effective control program. For more information on Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait, including application guidelines and product details, visit centralantcontrol.com….
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…production is ant pressure, particularly from protein-feeding ant species. Burkdoll highlighted Esteem® Ant Bait as an effective option for long-term control. The product uses an insect growth regulator that is…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…emerging categories are helping wineries adapt to modern consumers who want flexibility without commitment. Competing in a New World As discussed in the interview, wine is now competing with more…
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
…in America, Chalmers settled in Chicago, where he became involved in manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Like many immigrants during the Industrial Revolution, he found opportunity in the rapidly expanding machinery…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…importance of early treatment timing. According to Burkdoll, infections typically begin on young leaves shortly after bloom, making petal fall and the period immediately following bloom critical for prevention. Trials…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
…and using proven application strategies can make a significant difference in long-term control. For more information about Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait, including application guidelines and label details, visit centralantcontrol.com….
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
…way. Many early settlers had limited knowledge about long-term soil management or sustainable cultivation practices. Because the land they encountered was “virgin soil,” it was initially extremely fertile and produced…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…local soils, climate, and terroir to produce distinctive agave-based products. However, the industry is still in its early stages. Growers want contracts before planting, while distillers want supply before committing—creating…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…before investing in production capacity—creating a classic “chicken-and-egg” scenario. Despite that challenge, interest is growing quickly. The upcoming California Agave Symposium in Santa Barbara on March 23 is expected to…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…collapsing the population. This colony-level control approach helps manage fire ants more effectively than treatments that only target worker ants. Timing is an important factor in achieving strong results. Mays…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…could change farming across the San Joaquin Valley. More to Come in Part Two Papagni noted that the discussion with Vanden Heuvel is only the beginning. A second installment of…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…can reduce overwintering inoculum in the orchard. Preventive[MS1] management combined with effective fungicide tools like Quash® Fungicide can help growers protect trees and maintain productivity. For more information, visit Valent.com/Quash….
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…combine it with other active ingredients and easily incorporate it into different stages of the season. “This really allows growers to use Axios 20 SC throughout the season,” Rieser said….
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…farm. At the same time, investment in dairy processing has increasingly shifted to other states where companies see more predictable operating conditions. Even with those challenges, Medeiros remains optimistic about…