The Navel orange forecast from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is up 19 percent from last year. The data is based on the 2022-23 Navel Orange Objective…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
…in our space that have really highlighted the variety and increased its consumption,” Creamer noted. Bearing acreage of Navel oranges continued the downward trend of the past four years. Acreage…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
…explained that pest and disease prevention measures go a long way later in the season. As growers apply navel orangeworm mitigation strategies at hull split, keeping orchards free of pathogens…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…the other earlier varieties,” Burkdoll explained. “So, yeah hull split is upon us and the consideration there is definitely navel orangeworm.” Applying materials as the sutures open but before full-on…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
…preventing Navel orangeworm at harvest and having an infected mess,” Burkdoll noted. “But it’s a timing issue and something you’ve got to stay on top of.” Growers will want to…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
Biologicals play an important role in keeping orchards safe from navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. With a narrow variety of insecticides registered for NOW, adding a biological material to pest management…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…There were growers whose fruit was not picked. At the same time, growers’ costs were skyrocketing. The final shipments for the 2020–21 Navel orange season occurred in week 33 (week…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…pointed out that navel orangeworm is one of the most critical pests for almond growers. Three to four generations can be generated each year, with nuts being the most susceptible…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…use efficiency goals. They also can provide funding for soil health practices and recharge,” said Roseman. “They also have a new navel orangeworm practice standard that can help with integrated…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
…is to share those stories.” The podcast has covered a variety of topics from Navel orangeworm mating disruption, to pollination and beekeeping, to custom harvesting approaches. One of the more…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…peach twig borer and then, later on, get into navel orangeworm as the season progresses and the heat units increase. But right now, I would be watching, right after petal…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
Mating disruption is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to address issues of navel orangeworm (NOW). A breakout session during the 2021 Almond Conference focused exclusively…
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
…been in orchards knocking down mummy nuts to help address any overwintering navel orangeworm populations. Other efforts have included applications of oils and other materials to get in front of…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
…that winter sanitation is a key component of pest management. Keeping orchards clean during dormancy and removing the overwintering habitat for navel orangeworm is the foundation of an effective IPM…