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…
NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring
Researchers are suggesting growers use two traps when monitoring for navel orangeworm. Using the classic egg traps alone has its limitations. NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring Pistachio growers are seeing…
NOW Still Tops Pistachio Pest List
Navel orangeworm continues to be at the top of the list of pests for a lot of crops and especially for pistachios. NOW Still Tops Pistachio Pest List One session…
Fruit & Nut Review
…navel oranges was reported to be improving and exports were on the rise. Lemons – The 2014 – 2015 California lemon forecast is 40.0 million cartons (800 thousand tons), unchanged…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…secure. Even though foreign buyers prefer California navel oranges, he said, they could switch to buying from competitors such as China and Egypt if supplies from the Golden State are…