…trees ready for the coming growing season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll sheds light on the significance of the pre-bloom period, emphasizing a need to start…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…to enhance bud break timing, especially in years with insufficient chill. He explained, “I think we had pretty adequate chill hours last season, but you know, I think in a…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
As almond growers gear up for the pending bloom season, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler provides valuable insights into the impact of weather conditions on bloom timing. Samler emphasizes…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…made possible by the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, addressing the urgent need to combat HLB and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen…
First Survey of the Season Shows a Fraction of Last Year’s Snow Levels
…de Guzman explained. The Climate Prediction Center’s seasonal outlook for the coming months still indicates an increased chance of above-average precipitation and snow. However, snow levels to start 2024 have…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, Bayer wins in a California Roundup lawsuit, and citrus yellow vein clearing virus…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…and equipment. Insect vectors include green citrus aphids, melon or cotton aphids, citrus whiteflies, and cowpea aphids. Currently, there is no treatment for the virus, so the best mitigation measures…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
…trees, such as tree nuts and stone fruit, to cold temperatures during the dormant season. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean, said that inadequate chill can create a…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…costs in the last growing season, the legislation aims to create a more competitive and transparent fertilizer industry to ensure the sustainability of food production for the nation. Senators Grassley…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…going to be able to use neonics after the first bloom and that’s pretty much the entire season. So that product is done. For everything else, it’s going to be…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a significant issue for growers this past season. NOW damage reached critical levels in many orchards. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
Cold temperatures are a critical part of crop development, with trees requiring a certain amount of cold during the dormant season. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean said…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., efforts during the dormant season can help optimize orchard health for the coming season. Dormant applications and effective weed management…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…as some citrus. All of the stone fruit varieties are regeneratively certified, with the farm itself being Regenerative Organic Certified at the gold level. Peterson heralded a sentiment that other…