…saw an average of 2-3 tons per acre. “Extraction was good but the quantity of olives was markedly reduced,” says Mark Sievers of Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company in Fairfield.…
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
…into the rootzone,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll. “I’m a firm believer that if the soil is strong with nutrition that you can have a…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…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 made…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…Pat Clay, Manager of Field Development for the West for Valent U.S.A.. “The plan right now should be to think about coming in with a good, quality burndown herbicide mixed…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are working on making all the necessary 2021 crop preparations. Taking appropriate action early in the season can mitigate the…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Bacillus thuringiensis, Commonly Known But How Does Bt Work
…in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for…
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
…Quality Incentives Program. Rapid response applications from those affected by California’s recent wildfires can be submitted through local field offices. A quick response to disasters such as wildfires provides a…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…strategic priorities of improving field harvest automation options and identifying food safety solutions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Field Testing Biostimulants to Aid Grower Adoption
UC Davis researchers have been working on a platform for field testing biostimulants and have tested well over a dozen products. UC Davis Plant Sciences Professor Dr. Patrick Brown said…
Biologicals On Conference Agendas Prove Interest
…his team have been working on a standardized field test for biostimulants. The pandemic halted progress on that but they have tested 18 products in the trial and intend to do…
Almond Update: Making the Most of Your Pollination Investment
…Officer Josette Lewis said the session, titled ‘Pollination: Getting the Most from Your Investment’, will review the season and update attendees on the ongoing research in the field of pollinators….
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
…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…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…there’s no standing water in the field. It is only labeled for use in rice if you drain the field before application,” Brim-DeForest noted. “We’re working with the company to…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Hoop House Example of Spider Mite Control
…insects in the field. This episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign welcomes Kansas State University Professor and Extension Specialist Dr. Raymond A. Cloyd back to the show. Dr….