…Todd Burkdoll said that mites, navel orangeworm (NOW), and leaffooted plant bugs are of particular importance. Mites can be especially troublesome come harvest time. “I’ve seen years where there’s…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…in appearance, albeit slightly later. Fruit will be green in color and then late in the harvest season, it will turn to a glossy black color. Arpaia said the fruit…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…closest thing I’ve ever seen the modern slavery. Workers were forced into dangerous working conditions and didn’t receive the pay they were due often. [They were] living in abhorrent housing…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…material removal in commercial, open-field production. These advancements will improve harvest yields and provide a non-chemical approach to controlling pests and diseases. The California strawberry industry accounts for 90 percent…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…completion. Citrus groves have been treated for pests and weeds, and some trees have been pruned. Valencia orange harvests are ongoing, and lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins continue to be harvested…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…great fit for that. The timing is perfect for that as well,” he said. “So when we look at that crop, it’s kind of peak harvest time right around them…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…harvest if we were to get early Fall rains. So that’s something to be aware of. Nobody’s panicking yet, but it’s a possibility,” Bitter explained. Market conditions will be another…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…solar companies to harvest the sun twice. This bipartisan bill will allow us to take agrivoltaics to the next level in this country.” Agrivoltaic systems within the legislation apply to…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…post-harvest facility,” Ludwig explained. “The handlers themselves and the huller/shellers need to take a look at their pesticide use as well.” To stay up to date on changing MRLs and…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…the Rural Partners Network access good-paying jobs, improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and quality health care. The funding will support 52 projects in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, North…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…ant populations near harvest. “Using an ant bait now, something that takes out the entire colony is advantageous. Esteem works really, really well,” said Burkdoll. “It doesn’t take very much…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…in FRAC Group 19, which again makes it a great tank mix partner with other fungicides,” said Rieser. “The benefit of PH-D is that it does have a zero-day preharvest…