…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…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
Voluntary agreement discussions to find amicable solutions for the management of water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have come to an end. The California Environmental Protection Agency and California…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
…agreements related to water management, and insight on California cotton. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Success Story in Latest Almond Journey Podcast
…averaging eight percent damage from NOW, that average has dropped to .5 percent with the mating disruption. Etchepare described the practice as a “no-brainer” as the improved pest management efficacy…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
Biostimulants have an interesting role in overall integrated pest management (IPM) systems. While the materials are designed to improve things like yield and overall crop health, they can also provide…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…that an interim operating plan will be a regression in California’s water management. “We thought that progress had been made in revising the original biological opinions to bring more science…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on pest issues including cotton seed bug and glassy-winged sharpshooter, efforts to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show goes into some detail about the new caterpillar pest that has been identified in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with the Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program,…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…seeds in the ground too early, they will rot. Pumpkins and squash have several pests that can plague them. The main pests that afflict winter squash are cucumber beetles. While…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
Biological materials play an important part in integrated pest management, particularly in organic systems. Vegetable crops have a variety of arthropod pests that impact production, including different types of thrips,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
…the beginning of the 2022 water year, and biological approaches to pest management in vegetables. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced its intention to once again update water management plans for California. Earlier in the month, Reclamation announced the reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…