…Burkdoll explained that fungicides are a central piece for tackling one of the pillars of the disease triangle. Neutralizing pathogens is integral to preventing disease issues from taking hold in…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungus Could Both Positively and Negatively Impact Tomato Genotypes
…evolve these relationships with these types of organisms.” The plants were then inoculated with diseases and the beneficial fungus did hurt some of the varieties, including modern-day types, which is…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-24-21
…CDPR and CDFA, growers paying close attention to disease pressure after statewide rain, and the California avocado market still cooking at home more. Tune in to the show for these…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
…the wind and weather fluctuation, disease pressure is low and pollination looks pretty good overall. “For the most part we are seeing pretty good bloom,” he said. “Some of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-22-21
…earlier, strawberry research looking at pest and disease mitigation and a Biden immigration bill introduced into congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology, specializing in vegetable and field crop diseases. The main concern is that the pathogen is causing vine decline between 45 and 60…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
…for we had a blowup in Kern County again,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower Liason Judy Zaninovich said on a virtual conference discussing the matter. Because of the…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
Researchers have begun work looking at microbes that may help to combat diseases in carrots. A team of university and Agricultural Research Service scientists have reported on some of their…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
…of an ongoing citrus survey centered on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is considering making changes to ag burn…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…right now is actually a good thing because the trees are still dormant. If it comes during bloom, then you’ve got problems with potential for disease. Moisture conditions for disease…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…with dew formation on leaves. Overcrowding and lack of aeration support disease occurrence. The symptoms include white powdery patches on the top section of the leaves which can cover the…