…the past few weeks, but several areas of the state experienced temperatures in the mid-70s for multiple days in mid-February last year. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…citrus breeding program at the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS) field station in Parlier. “The addition of the breeding facility in Parlier will make the ARS Citrus Program a truly…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
…programs have already been completed, but storm systems have created some delays in some areas. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said there is still an opportunity…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
…challenging than it would be to just take a fuel truck to fill up a diesel tractor in the field.” She explains that these tractors have been beneficial in opening…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…Fruits, tree nuts, and berries: $2.2 billion, up 9% Apples: $629 million, up 32% Livestock and Poultry: $2.20 billion, up 32% Broiler chickens: $1.51 billion, up 35% Field…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…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…