A navel orangeworm moth perched on a pistachio. UCANR Photo: Kathy Keatley Garvey The project looking at sterile technology to help combat navel orangeworm gets a big boost. Navel orangeworm…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Imperial and San Diego counties; Terry Munz of Lancaster represents Los Angeles and Orange counties; Jenny Holtermann of Wasco represents Kern and Kings counties; Donny Rollin of Riverdale represents Fresno…
New HLB Quarantine Initiated in San Bernardino County
…marks the first time the disease has been detected in the county. The 93-square mile quarantine area will link up with existing quarantines in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, creating a contiguous…
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Gele
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cranberry Gele with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds fresh Cranberries One Qt Orange…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…pest as tough as navel orangeworm. If you’re not covering the nuts and getting good coverage in the sutures and all that, well then navel orangeworm basically has a free…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…home. Or, things you may already be discarding, like tomato plant leaves and orange peels. Some might dismiss the idea of homemade pesticides, thinking the recipes aren’t powerful enough to…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…can make recommendations and improvements to scouting and spraying. Several presentations also looked at conventional pest management, with some focusing on brown marmorated stink bug, as well as navel orangeworm….
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
Courtesy USDA/APHIS A project looking at using sterilizing methods to control navel orangeworm populations is seeing some uplifting improvements after a few tweaks. Research is testing the sterilization of male NOW…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…interview. There’s still time to submit your ‘Mummy Shake’ video for this year’s contest. Go almonds.com for the ‘Mummy Shake’ official rulesand to find more information about navel orangeworm management….
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…all specialty varieties such as Cara Cara and blood oranges. The numbers are based on the results of the 2019-20 Navel Orange Objective Measurement Survey, conducted between June 15 and…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest A Creative Sanitation Reminder
…the tune of Monster Mash. ABC’s Industry Communications Specialist Ashley Knoblauch said the contest is a creative way to remind everyone of the importance that sanitation practices have on navel…
The California Kitchen: Cuban Style Lechon (Pork)
…C Orange Juice 4 Limes Squeezed 1 C Pinapple Juice 1 Bunch Cilantro 1 100 LB Hog TT Cajun Spice TT Dry Chive The California Kitchen: Cuban Style Lechon (Pork)…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…own that includes some of their favorite plants and plenty of space for dust baths. Citrus can also deter chickens from your veggie garden. Use orange peels, essential oils, or…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…typically grown in warm areas. There’s a reason the state of Georgia is associated with this orange-colored fruit. Peaches thrive in warm weather and full sunlight. As with any fruit…