…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…
Child Friendly Rose Varieties for Your Garden
…cluster of tiny yellow and white flowers. The Irene Marie Miniature rose, is a variety known for its bright yellow color outlined in bright orange. The bold blooms are disease-resistant,…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus…
Almond Update: CASP Workshops Next Week Focus on Pest Management
There are more opportunities for growers to get information and continuing education units on pest management, including mites and navel orangeworm, and applicator safety. Almond Board of California’s Rebecca Bailey…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…most people would consider to be normal,” Machado noted. Growers are paying particular attention to navel orangeworm (NOW), as some sanitation efforts might have been complicated due to wet orchard…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…approach to navel orangeworm management. Field Market Research Representative for Valent U.S.A., Tino Lopez said that paying attention to the life cycle of the pest will play an important role…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
…You’ll also hear from Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott talk about the industry’s latest investment into Sterile navel orangeworm research. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals
…said their latest investment into sterile navel orangeworm research fits right into those goals. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals About the Author…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…Peach Twig Borer, Oriental Fruit Moth, and particularly Navel Orangeworm will better prepare growers for what course of action will be necessary. “A lot of growers will monitor their traps…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-12-19
…a Navel Orange Worm project running. Also, you’ll hear another episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Study Sheds Light on Major Disease in Roses
…30 states. A rose mite (seen in orange) hides among the flower buds deep within a rose. A study by researchers at the ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit and their colleagues…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…disease. Orange growers have an advantage as these trees harden off in the summer, limiting places for the psyllids to lay eggs. Growers who treat their groves for various pests…