California almond growers know that controlling navel orangeworm requires a season-long approach, and according to PCA Bastiaan Weststeyn of M3 West Inc., two key application windows can make all the…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…Feeders Pose Major Challenges Some of the most problematic species are internal feeders such as navel orangeworm in tree nuts and diamondback moth in vegetables. Walston explained that these pests…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…along with challenges facing organic growers dealing with thrips, aphids, navel orangeworm, and spotted wing drosophila. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen to…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…difficult even in conventional systems. Other major concerns include navel orangeworm, spotted-wing drosophila, aphids, and mealybugs. Pyganic® Crop Protection EC 5.0 as a Foundational Organic Tool Pyganic insecticide remains a…
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
…Alternaria and navel orangeworm remain key threats following warm, wet conditions. Highly rated fungicide applications from Quash® will help manage Alternaria, and addingDiPel® DF Biological Insecticide to spray programs can…
California Farmers Push Back as NGOs Target Agricultural Land and Food Security Concerns Grow
…pests like navel orangeworm, mites, katydids, and cutworms while monitoring orchards closely following spring rains. “Prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Burkdoll said while discussing disease management in almonds…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…rot before fruit even sets to knocking down overwintering pests like scale, peach twig borer, oriental fruit moth, and navel orangeworm. He shares practical insights on why dormant sprays work…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…Their AI-powered sensors provide real-time data on orchard pests, including navel orangeworm and codling moth, enabling growers to optimize treatment timing and reduce chemical use. With pricing comparable to traditional…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…systems target key pests such as navel orangeworm, California red scale, codling moth, and vine mealybug—pests that affect a wide range of California’s perennial specialty crops. By releasing pheromones into…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…key pests affecting West Coast specialty crops: Navel orangeworm – tree nuts (almonds, pistachios) Codling moth – apples in the Northwest and some tree nuts in California California red scale…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…manages over 100 million acres globally across its family of brands, is best known on the West Coast for its mating disruption technology—a pheromone-based system that prevents pests like navel…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…PCAs, Perez explained. “It helps with day-to-day operations, especially when you’re looking at your spray program,” he said. Spraying for pests such as the navel orange worm or California red…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…