Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a significant issue for growers this past season. NOW damage reached critical levels in many orchards. Vice President of Member Relations for Blue Diamond, Mel Machado…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…Burkdoll said a good dormant program targets a whole spectrum of pests, not just navel orangeworm, which was particularly problematic this year. “You can effectively kill mites, overwintering mites, the…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…this last year was tough one for navel orangeworm (NOW). Some orchards that deployed both mating disruption and conventional insecticide sprays experienced significant levels of NOW damage. Part of getting…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…growers along compromised waterways. “We have a responsibility to balance our mission to protect the state’s food supply from pests like the navel orangeworm with the imperative to use the…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…explained. Insect damage was also significant with increased damage from navel orangeworm and leaffooted plant bug. There were also reports of higher-than-average ant damage. Caffrey said that growers in many…
Week in Review: New Sick Leave Rules & Turkey to Increase Almond Tariffs
…turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…from other pests like navel orangeworm. Concerns about a potential new pest threat arose as industry members reported seeing holes in pistachios. “The holes are not due to navel orangeworm…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…navel orangeworm, ideal timing between grazing and nut harvesting, and the economic aspects of grazing sheep in organic orchards. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…80 percent of fruit on some blocks have experienced fruit scarring as a result of thrip infestations. The issue has primarily been seen in navels, but varying levels of damage…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…based on worm infestations. Hunter said that low nut prices might have resulted in some operations forgoing crop protection applications, potentially impacting peach orchards. “Navel orangeworm got heavier in the…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
…Todd Burkdoll said that mites, navel orangeworm (NOW), and leaffooted plant bugs are of particular importance. Mites can be especially troublesome come harvest time. “I’ve seen years where there’s…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…orangeworm kicks in too. So far, I was checking some traps yesterday looking for navel orangeworm and I didn’t see much pressure,” Burkdoll noted. “A lot of guys are using…
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
A grower in the Turlock area is having success with mitigating navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. Cortez Grower Dennis Yotsuya explained his experience with the mass trapping of NOW females in…