…pesticides, and non-pesticide alternatives. During the reformatting process, the UC IPM team also included hyperlinks to the new webpage for natural enemy releases for biological control of pests. Listen to…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…Asia, and South and Central America. The research will look at effective control of the leafminer including pesticides, biological controls, and resistance breeding. The last project, receiving just over $260,000,…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…moves to file litigation to block biological opinions drafted by federal agencies, the administration notes that it is “collaboratively working with state, local and federal partners to refine a voluntary…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…between the mealybug as a vector and leafroll as the pathogen and that helps determine what insecticides you want to use,” said Kent Daane, Biological Control Specialist for UC Berkeley….
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…Quality Act, with CDFW expected to establish the specific requirements in the coming months. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service released updated biological opinions back…
Bedroom Plants That Can Bring Sweet Dreams
…cleaning chemicals) from the air. Jasmine has a strong scent, and while not everyone likes it, a study posted in Journal of Biological Chemistry noted that its scent can…
Best Organic Weed Control Methods
…are categorized as such because they don’t involve synthetic chemicals. Organic weed control methods involve mechanical and biological controls. Ingredients used in organic pest-control concoctions are typically naturally derived. When…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…groundwater recharge, installation of pressurized irrigation systems, installation of solar generation systems, and irrigation technologies for energy efficiency,” said Cameron. “Our diversified farming practices encourage our biological systems to be…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…new biological opinions will offer a more refined method of balancing environmental protection and the need for better access to water. “The new biological opinions replace a set that have…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…2015 plans. In April, Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians, Center for Biological Diversity, and Prairie Hills Audubon Society filed suit against the BLM and moved for preliminary injunction. Today, Judge…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as SB 1, would have solidified the use of outdated biological opinions when determining restrictions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The legislation was also…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…Pro Tem Toni Atkins from San Diego, the legislation will forgo the consideration of any new biological opinions in favor of the biological opinions conducted approximately a decade ago. Environmental…