…not only presents a threat on its own but can also exacerbate issues with navel orangeworm. Attacking the pest now with dormant applications can help prevent future infestations later in…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…as well. So, altogether that put us at nearly 90 speakers throughout the three days,” said Bailey. “Content ranged from everything from navel orangeworm and mating disruption to what the…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
…the country, information on collaborative efforts to mitigate navel orangeworm damage, and the continued buildout of the administrative team at USDA. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
Industry members are making a coordinated effort to address navel orangeworm issues across crop types. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian explained that cooperation between commodity groups will be…
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
…Although the contest is meant to be fun, it is designed to underscore the very serious issue of winter sanitation. The contest serves as a reminder to address navel orangeworm…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
…management strategies during drought. The second day of the online event will feature information on aflatoxin research, soil-borne diseases, and navel orangeworm management. Registration information for the two-day webinar is…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Success Story in Latest Almond Journey Podcast
…navel orangeworm. I think he averaged somewhere around eight percent damage from navel orangeworm, with the extreme areas being 12 percent.” Etchepare had indicated that if the mating disruption was…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…using genetically modified insects to control the navel orangeworm pest. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…the costs of production and potential returns related to citrus production in the San Joaquin Valley. Examples are provided in the document, with information highlighting the production of navel oranges…
Almond Update: 2021 Harvest Season ‘Looking Good’ So Far
…than normal this season. Compared to last year, navel orangeworm pressures appear to be more prevalent in some areas. Ant damage has also increased a bit this season, with some…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…Dipel with a miticide for the applications going out now. That approach can assist with mite management as well as navel orangeworm. “Navel orangeworm is probably the biggest pest going…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…reproduction in orchards. Burkdoll suggests that growers addressing mite populations also use the opportunity to also combat navel orangeworm. “As we get closer to harvest, you need to keep in…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…is a good time to be out there looking for mites at the same time checking traps for navel orangeworm.” Monitoring high-traffic areas, vigorously checking the orchard canopy, and keeping…