In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Alternaria management could prove exceptionally difficult this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said environmental conditions…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., perennial grasses can create a host of problems for growers if left unchecked. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
Almond Matters: Waterlogged Orchards Likely to See Heavy Disease Pressures
…altered management practices. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that disease pressures will likely be high this year based on damp conditions. Growers will want to…
Almond Matters: Managing Leaffooted Plant Bugs in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., leaffooted plant bugs have become even more problematic in recent years. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…from the field to the fork,” said Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “By driving ag innovation with a keen focus on…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…cold weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said some growers in the north have been reporting freeze damage. With temperatures now on the rise, it heightens…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…Labor will become effective on March 30. Wages for field workers will be based on wage data from the Farm Labor Survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Other H-2A…
Almond Update: Bringing Industry Together for NOW Neighborhood Management
…in the practice. The online portal will close sometime in April to give project coordinators time to analyze the information. Once a field site is selected, outreach meetings will be…
Agronomic Minute: Taking an Integrated Crop Health Approach
…really combat these resistance issues. It’s a great example of how ProNutiva can be implemented in the field.” The integrated system-led approach to crop protection can address various issues simultaneously….
California Chill Report: Getting the Most Out of Orchards with Low Chill
…little bit left in the field even after your second shake that just doesn’t warrant circling back to pick up.” To help growers avoid those types of challenges, a multi-year…
Almond Matters: Preparing for Petal Fall
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bloom is steadily progressing, and growers are preparing for petal fall. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…spent years in a dispute with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after plowing his wheat field and being cited for violating the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Congressman Doug…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
…Khezri. “And harvest them separately from the entire field and then get the data to see what is the effect of Dormex on those few rows. Then they can have…
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
…During the 2021 and 2022 Bayer Ground Breakers ® Field Trial program, the technology was shown to reduce average season-long injury from these harmful pests, which can provide for a…