…to California. Greg, another team member, leads the Association of Applied IPM Etymologists (AAIE), focusing on educating consultants on the latest farming technologies. Educating Policymakers and Advocating for Agriculture Looking…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…sustainable crop growth and share new technologies with independent consultants through groups like the Association of Applied IPM Entomologists (AAIE). Simonian closed with a message of stewardship and education: “We…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
…facing past pest pressure or optimizing your IPM strategy, this episode delivers practical, field-tested tips you can’t afford to miss. Slow down your sprayer and tune in—your trees will thank…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…the management of citrus thrips. Sandipa Gautam, a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, highlighted the importance of monitoring fields for thrips and other pests, such as red mites and…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…effectiveness of their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. By cracking open almonds that have fallen to the ground after harvest, growers can identify pest damage and determine what adjustments need…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…understanding of traditional practices. Topics like nozzle selection, calibration, and the role of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) are elaborated, providing essential guidelines for improving application efficiency and safety. Listen to…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) Program (NOW) is a cooperative project between the California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s Integrated Pest…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…(IPM) strategies, monitoring tools for pest detection in stockpiles, and the importance of fumigation. Experts such as Eric Myers, Dr. Zhongli Pan, and Dr. Spencer Walse contribute their knowledge on…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…a good fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Both formulations are registered and available for use in California. The second product, Basix, is a Bacillus subtilis-based biofungicide. This product…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…particularly in integrated pest management (IPM). The concept, referred to as “Strawberry Skynet,” emphasizes the need for advanced technological solutions in modern agriculture. The blog explains that traditional pest management…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…be used to boost knowledge and practices in integrated pest management (IPM). Another $942,000 in Alliance Grants will go towards helping expand and adopt effective and affordable IPM systems. Some…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Managed by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis, the…