…tomato russet mites or powdery mildew being present in a field. “This particular group of mites are generalist feeders. They feed on small pests, and they also feed on the…
Almond Matters: Fleabane and Marestail Management
…preemergent down prior to the wet weather will be faring better in preventing the weeds from becoming problematic. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said the weeds…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…Pam Marrone below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…hauling perishables and fertilizers in preparation for a strike. There is significant concern that a shutdown would be catastrophic for the overall supply chain and would be immensely costly. “Our…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand…
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, dormancy provides an opportunity to protect orchards against overwintering pests. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that…
Citrus Assessment Rate Set for California Producers
…40-pound standard field box for the 2022–23 marketing season. The marketing season runs from Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023. The assessment applies to all types and varieties of…
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, implementing a strong preemergent program now will help growers to better manage weed issues later in the season. Field Market Development…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…management approaches for labor, pesticides, and other inputs to offer insight into methods for addressing high costs. Field Outreach and Education Specialist for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Michael…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
…field crops in 1996, and adoption rates increased rapidly. By 2008, more than 50 percent of U.S. corn, cotton, and soybean acres were planted with genetically engineered seeds. The total…
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
…growers are not terribly concerned with the technology behind innovation as long as it works in the field. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…ABC has been working on multiple easy-to-use identification guides over the past three years to support growers and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) in the field. “The very first one has…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…has really now shifted to studying this wasp in the field and looking at its impact and seeing where it is in California,” said Hogg. “It’s still kind of early…