…can be an effective strategy to stay on top of weed issues. Additionally, Burkdoll suggested incorporating copper sprays as a preventative measure against fungal diseases, especially for orchards with a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how collaboration within the industry is helping to fight disease in vineyards and…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…winter transitioning into spring, which can decrease pollination and increase disease pressure. Cold weather, while extending the bloom, becomes problematic if hard frost events occur, leading to blossom loss and…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…discovered in Tulare County in March 2022. CDFA is surveying residential properties within a one-mile radius of the Los Angeles County discovery to fully understand the extent of the disease’s…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…and zinc together; copper fungicide as well for disease control,” Burkdoll noted. “So, it’s kind of a cocktail of products that you’re putting on and I’m definitely a proponent of…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Weeds with Preemergents
…by a burndown material. If the coming winter brings a similar amount of rainstorms, growers will be best served if they make their preparations early. Weed, pest, and disease issues…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-14-23
…disease this year and details on Wednesday’s State of the Basin Workshop in Tulare. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a discussion with a representative from BASF on pest and disease issues in…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…pests attacking almond crops. The situation caught many by surprise, setting the tone for a season filled with hurdles. Bloom diseases such as jacket rot and monilinia were heavy this…
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
There’s a new partnership for early detection of animal diseases. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s a new partnership among the nation’s animal health and biodefense facilities…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…112-square-mile quarantine. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross noted that it has been a challenging year for agricultural pest and disease issues, emphasizing the significant increase in fruit fly detections. The first…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…coverage against plant diseases subject to destruction orders. Available beginning in the 2024 crop year, the program provides a risk management resource for urban, specialty crop, and organic producers who…
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
…suppress the disease vector, ACP, by treating all host plants in the 250-meter area. Measures taken after an HLB detection are crucial to safeguard nearby citrus from the disease. The…