…growers, including winter orchard floor management and staying ahead of disease threats like Red Leaf Blotch with early fungicide timing. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…portfolio of pest control tools for permanent crops, including Rime fungicide, which has shown 99% control of the new Red Leaf Blotch disease in almonds. “We can’t let our guard…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…down with Sabih Javid, fungicide product manager for Bayer Crop Science, who discussed emerging threats like Red Leaf Blotch in almonds, first identified in 2024. “It’s taking 30 to 40…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…vitality By 1912, these local youth clubs became officially known as 4-H clubs, marking the start of a movement that would spread across the United States. The four-leaf clover became…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…Product Specialist, and Sonja Begemann, Marketing Global Digital Leader, highlighting Syngenta’s latest trials in leafy greens and brassicas. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas Justin Goodwin…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
…Fungicide, a standout triazole fungicide respected for its broad-spectrum power and high efficacy against walnut blight. Hear why Quash® Fungicide remains a go-to solution among PCAs and growers alike, and…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…for almond growers The role of timing and tank mixes in effective disease control Bonus: Quash®’s success in potatoes against early blight (Alternaria Solani) Click below to listen and strengthen…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…Iceberg lettuce fell by 6%, hitting a historic low of 12.4 pounds per person—down from 24 pounds in the 1990s. Romaine and leaf lettuces declined by 9%, though they remain…
May Moves for Organic Growers – Are You Ready?
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll shares critical insights for organic growers. From battling leaf-footed bugs migrating out of pomegranates with Belay® Insecticide to powerful new organic…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…grape leaf. Example of powdery mildew (right) along with Downy mildew on a grape leaf. Both downy and powdery mildew can present an occasional viticultural threat to vineyards. Originally from…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…breaks down the critical risks almond growers face heading into late April and May. From rust and Alternaria to summer annual weeds and the stealthy leaf-footed plant bug, this candid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…farming, emphasizing disease control, fungicide application, and weed management. He highlighted the importance of timely interventions to prevent diseases like Salton and Paramount, and controlling pests like leaf-footed plant bugs….
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
…leaf lettuce. This initiative aims to reduce inspections for compliant shippers and encourage better quality from producers. The program targets lettuce trucks crossing the southern US. border from Mexico. APHIS-DHS…