Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for…
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
…Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the almond industry seemed prepared for the high navel orangeworm pressure this season and continued monitoring throughout the season will help growers. Symmes says…
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
Warmer winters are also contributing to the high navel orangeworm pressure that experts believe almond growers will see this year. As less moisture and higher, low-temperature thresholds continue from the…
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
The early season isn’t the only reason Navel orangeworm pressure is expected to be high this year as the lack of winter moisture is fueling fast growth. Weather Increasing NOW…
High Orangeworm Pressure Expected
An early almond season means potentially high and early navel orangeworm activity, and experts are seeing just that in northern California. Navel Orangeworm Pressure The Sacramento Valley established this year’s…
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says almond producers in the northern part of the state are seeing early navel orangeworm activity. Niederholzer says this is likely because of the…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…percent of the total United States production. Apricot harvest began in early May. The early season varieties are reported to be lighter than normal. Oranges – The 2014-2015 California Navel…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
Proper sanitation is an important part of navel orange worm management in almond orchards and experts have a few recommendations to make practices successful. Important Sanitation Steps After Shake Getting…
Almond Board: Think Twice Before Using Pyrethroids for May Spray
As growers are thinking about their May spray for navel orangeworm, the Almond Board reminds them to consider some helpful insects in the orchard. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update…
Navel Orangeworm Management Based on Location
Advisors want growers to be aware of the different challenges they will face when dealing with navel orangeworm based on their location in the state. Management Based on Location Cooperative…
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
Researchers are seeing positive results from mating disruption technology when managing navel orangeworm. Mating Disruption Showing Results Several mating disruption devices have hit the market over the past few years,…
Benefits of Pheromone Traps for NOW
Newer pheromone traps can give growers season-long monitoring of navel orange worm (NOW) while maximizing application effectiveness. Benifits of Pheromone Traps Pheromone traps for navel orange worm allow growers to…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…those in government about impacts to our $2.4b industry that historically exports 25% of its fresh tonnage; that warning manifested into little action.” Traditionally California navel oranges and lemons begin…