…that potentially pose a plant health risk; and $225,188 to support the development and evaluation of using a sterile insect release program to help manage navel orangeworm, which is a…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Extraordinary Types of Orchids to Grow
…— fitting to its common name, it has a flower inflorescence resembling a flying insect; and, the Monkey Face Orchid — a real beauty, this variety has strongly orange-scented flowers…
Central Valley Citrus Growers Manage through Mid-Season Freeze
…mandarins and lemons, but the temperature did not drop low enough to cause concern. Navel orange varieties can tolerate temperatures as low as 27-28 degrees before wind machines are needed….
Exploring Varieties of Tomatoes
…tomatoes that have many different colors including black, pink, white, purple, blue, yellow and orange. Some have stripes or multi colors, like the Blue Gold Berries and Ozark Sunsets; unusual…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…been located in Los Angeles and Orange counties. A total of 1,010 trees have been found to be infected with HLB since 2012, however, the disease has not yet been…
The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy
…2 T Vegetable Oil TT S+P 4 Orange Roughy Steaks 4 T Teriyaki Sauce Roast for 10 Minutes The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy For this and many more…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering weed identification tools and tips and Navel Orange Worm…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
Navel Orangeworm Courtesy: UC ANR Letting up on your navel orangeworm management program in pistachios based on your last season experience isn’t a good idea. NOW damage and management was, of…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
…would a banana peel or an orange rind. Consumers also typically eat avocados shortly after slicing the fruit as its pulp tends to brown quickly once exposed to oxygen. These…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…of damage inflicted by navel orangeworm. “[PTB damage] predispose that nut for navel orangeworm to attack it. Navel orangeworm seems to have a preference for those nuts that have been…
Celebrating National Apricot Day
…their relative the peach. The texture of the golden-orange fruit is more firm and the flavor more tart than its cousin. This versatile fruit is enjoyed fresh, canned and dried….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-07-19
…by the government shutdown, where the sterile navel orangeworm project will focus efforts this year, and the retirement of two Ag commissioners from top agriculture counties. About the Author Brian…