…noting their favorable safety profile for beneficial insects. Because Bt targets caterpillars specifically, products like DiPel can often be applied when bees are active, provided local regulations allow. This makes…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…an updated almond crop estimate, noting that early fears of a sharply reduced harvest may have been overstated. While some counties reported yields down as much as 15 percent, stronger-than-expected…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…growers either manage crop load or increase yield potential. In tree nut crops such as almonds and walnuts, PGRs are often used to improve nut set by supporting flower viability…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
…Manager for the Pacific Northwest with UPL, explained why resistance management needs to be a top priority in almond disease control programs. Johnson noted that several major almond diseases, including…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…years. With almond prices under pressure and input costs still high, he said growers need varieties that produce more with fewer passes, fewer bees, and earlier harvest windows. The conversation…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…two elements to support flower development and early fruit set. AgroLiquid offers several products designed to meet those needs, including Micro 500, a micronutrient blend with a strong emphasis on…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…at Valent.com/Seize.” Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
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Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…commodities than anywhere else in the country. To wrap the episode, Papagni also caught up with Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA, who shared timely seasonal advice for citrus and almond…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
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California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…showcasing award-winning county and state programs, fostering young farmer and rancher initiatives, and promoting national advocacy. Listeners also get up-to-date California agriculture insights, including almond market news. December shipments exceeded…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…shelling corn one ear at a time, making it a significant seasonal burden on farm households. Corn Shelling Bees: A Community Tradition Because of the difficulty involved, corn shelling was…