In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, navel orange worm (NOW) monitoring is well underway as growers see hull split on the horizon. High levels of NOW moths…
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…were found in the Orange Cove area of Fresno County. Hornbaker explained that response activities have been completed for the Tulare incident and delimitation trapping will remain ongoing. “One important…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
…Madera. Other infestations are also ongoing in areas of Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kern, Santa Barbara, and Imperial counties. The entire counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, and…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
Biologicals play an important role in keeping orchards safe from navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. With a narrow variety of insecticides registered for NOW, adding a biological material to pest management…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…There were growers whose fruit was not picked. At the same time, growers’ costs were skyrocketing. The final shipments for the 2020–21 Navel orange season occurred in week 33 (week…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…Beta carotene is a key pigment that gives this root crop its appealing orange color. But when carrots are consumed, the beta carotene in them becomes something even better: a…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…pointed out that navel orangeworm is one of the most critical pests for almond growers. Three to four generations can be generated each year, with nuts being the most susceptible…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…use efficiency goals. They also can provide funding for soil health practices and recharge,” said Roseman. “They also have a new navel orangeworm practice standard that can help with integrated…
The California Kitchen: Cuban Style Whole Hog
…LB Pig Split Mojo Sauce Mop 1 C Lemon Juice 1/2 C Melted Butter 1/2 C Minced Garlic 1 Purple Onion Minced 1/2 C Orange Juice 2 OZ Cilantro 1/4…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
…is to share those stories.” The podcast has covered a variety of topics from Navel orangeworm mating disruption, to pollination and beekeeping, to custom harvesting approaches. One of the more…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…navel orange worm (NOW). Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll explained their biological insecticide DiPel can provide effective control. “At this point in time, primarily would be…
VofV: Dissecting the 21st Century Ag Renaissance
…of 2 of Orange County Produce Owner and Former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture A.G. Kawamura’s Voices of the Valley Podcast episode. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden
…turn bold shades of purple, red, and orange in autumn. It’s tough to beat blue oat grass for a low-care plant with steel-blue color. It also has a tidy mounded…
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
…regardless of how cold the temperature. And, there are yellow and orange varieties available. Sweet box infuses a pleasant vanilla scent to the air and produces black berries that provide…