…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 the product…
Almond Matters: Planning for Pre-Hull Split Applications
…the earlier side. But I would say targeting around July 10 is a good ballpark [for hull split]. You need to plan ahead for that,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…“We’re asking for grower help on the submission of information or samples from fields which have been planted to these resistant varieties with that SW5 gene, but which still have…
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…Listen to the full episode with Ashley Shaw. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with…
MSOB: Biocontrol Treatment Mitigates HLB Symptoms
…with Don Hopkins. ‘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…
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
…again, pest pressures are also likely to increase. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll explained there is still an opportunity to get ahead of pest problems. “If…
Salmonella Outbreak Report Points to Adjacent Land Use
…a conclusive root cause could not be identified, the FDA’s leading hypothesis is that contaminated irrigation water used in a growing field in Holtville, California may have led to contamination…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…from AgNet West 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…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
…Legal Assistance, and Lideres Campesinas. In this instance, farmers and field managers have the right to refuse access. Moody noted that it is important for supervisors in the field to…
Growing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment and the Applicators Themselves
Companies spend a lot of time developing product labels. “The companies that make the crop protection products work very hard to make them right,” Valent U.S.A.’s Senior Field R&D Scientist…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, getting an early start with ant control programs is an important part of keeping populations in check. Field Market Development Specialist…
Some Things to Consider When Purchasing a Tractor
…prohibitive. A tractor can pull stumps, till a garden, plow a field, dig post holes, mow a field or your lawn, and so much more. The right setup can reduce the…
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the dry conditions in California appear to have affected preemergent efficacy in many orchards. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.,…

















