…infection. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts then discuss the current state of the citrus market, noting a limited supply of Navel oranges pushing prices up, while Valencia oranges are abundant…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Fleck highlights the importance of breeding for resistance to the navel orange worm, which caused significant industry issues in 2023. He also notes the introduction of new self-fertile varieties like…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) Program (NOW) is a cooperative project between the California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s Integrated Pest…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…navel orangeworm and Carpophilus beetles in orchards can reduce pest loads in stockpiles, minimizing the need for intensive post-harvest treatment. “With both of those insects, it really actually starts with…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…like naval orangeworm, leaf miners, and peach tree borers. “It causes spasms and reduces feeding within 72 hours of ingestion, ultimately leading to mortality,” Rieser explained. Shenzi 700, a dry…
California Citrus Industry Holding Steady with Some Growth in Key Areas
…in bearing acreage of Navel oranges, dropping from 110,507 acres in 2022 to 109,461 acres in 2024. Grapefruit had a small decrease in acreage between 2020 and 2023, but it…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, several factors are contributing to lower U.S. ag export values, and navel orageworm…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
As almond growers prepare for hull split season, management of navel orangeworm (NOW) is a top priority. Lauren Fann, a Pest Management Specialist with the Almond Board of California, provided…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
…early varieties to begin the process in about two weeks. With significant navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure in recent years, maximizing the efficacy of mitigation programs will be increasingly important. “Putting…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…product to manage navel orangeworm (NOW) can be beneficial. NOW has been a significant issue for the past couple of years. Several factors play into that including sanitation programs and…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
…in no time. They just destroy the product.” He explained that the threat posed by Carpophilus beetle is the Australian equivalent to Navel orangeworm in California. Jackson stressed the importance…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…from the Almond Board as well,” said Castillo. Speakers will be highlighting pests such as navel orangeworm and the Carpophilus beetle. There will also be information on IPM incentives that…