…move into summer. Primarily, the ones I think about are Alternaria; in some areas you may have issues with rust,” said Pat Clay, Manager for Field Development for Valent U.S.A…..
Making Sense of Biologicals: A General Look at Biostimulants
‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a new series from AgNet West that will dive into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better…
Making Sense of Biologicals: What Are They?
‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a new series from AgNet West that will dive into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…“Going in early with a product like Zeal is really good,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “The one thing about it is that you need…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…hard-working and high-achieving student. She excelled with difficult classes, earning a top-ranking 4.22 GPA, and with extracurricular activities. Angeli played volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field. She served as…
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…of experimental and demonstration field trials, along gathering and compiling data associated with the projects. The cooperative arrangement was developed to mirror a similar effort in Colusa County where the…
Almond Update: Virtual Tailgates Starting in June
…in the California Almond Sustainability program. But Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said growers could go one step further and schedule one-on-one sessions with the team…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…the pencil,” said Gilcrease. “What we’ve seen out of trial work and the performance in the field with Miravis Prime is that you’re getting a lot of bang for your…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…the trees from overhead rain, these spores of fungal pathogens germinate and start to go rampant and start to infect,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A…..
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…on the area we’re trying to treat and the timing of that treatment in the insect’s biology,” said Stone-Smith. Field staff are continually monitoring temperature data, trap detections, and GWSS…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…they’re foraging, they’re going to be looking for food, so some type of a bait is probably the best,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “Esteem…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “It’s always better to get on them when they’re young. They’re easier to kill and you can get better coverage that…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…of the upcoming webinars at the Almond Board of California’s events page. You can also now contact the Field Outreach and Education team at FieldOutreach@AlmondBoard.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…acres. Enrollment for 2019 ended March 16. USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices, are open for business by phone only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing….

















