California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Crops from Spider Mites
…“Signs of mite feeding include leaf stippling or webbing earlier in the summer, and growers can see mite eggs under the leaves as the season progresses.” Treating for spider mites…
‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins
California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it will take some…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-18-23
…wet season might impact groundwater basins, keeping an open line of communication with law enforcement helps to address ag crime, and the latest Agronomic Minute. Tune in to the show…
California Red Scale Populations Starting Slow This Season
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. The cold and wet winter has had a notable impact on pest populations. Area Citrus IPM…
Almond Update: Irrigation Workshop Series Kicks Off in Orland
…how to take that data and turn it into bettering your irrigation scheduling. I think that’s the real value here. Something that can help growers today for this season.” The…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…require season-long maintenance because of the early season inoculum and secondary infections that proliferate throughout the summer. Depending on the weather conditions, secondary infection cycles can happen every five to…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
…San Joaquin Valley in particular is facing a severe flood risk. DWR’s State-Federal Flood Operations Center is supporting emergency response activities. The spring snowmelt season could bring significant challenges, as…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…available at the pump throughout the summer driving season.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…fire ants are found, including citrus orchards and almond groves, pastures, fruit and nut tree groves. How Do I Apply for Optimal Results? Apply Extinguish Professional® Fire Ant Bait as needed,…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
…into vineyards. There has been a strong grower sentiment of feeling behind this season, with abnormal weather impacting average timing for disease management approaches. “Trying to time things to get…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…Todd Burkdoll said it might be a tough year for grasses. Weather conditions this season may have prevented some preemergent activities or caused a breakdown in their efficacy. “Having ample…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Tree Nuts Safe from Pest Pressures
…differences in pest pressures due to just the season that we’re having overall,” said Driver. “Because we have been wet and cold and have had less heat accumulation, that could…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…create remain the same. As almonds are especially vulnerable to feeding early in the season, it is the overwintering population that causes the most concern. Monitoring efforts in spring will…