…what’s going on with export markets. In California news, there’s a new Integrated Pest Management model available which takes a more systems-oriented approach and the California Rice Commission provides an…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…and ecologically in past decades,” Mitloehner stated. “This massive increase in efficiency and decrease in emissions has been made possible by the technological, genetic, and management changes in U.S. agriculture…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…about pest control or pest management it is only a part of the big picture,” noted Dara. “This is about economics, society, environment, pest management, crop production, everything involved.” Dara’s…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…practices, proactive tools and preventive measures into their management routines to protect their high-value tree nut investments. Scout for Issues Early Growers should be involved in good, standard agronomic scouting….
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…putting measures in place on any pest is critical for the entire state of California. “The trick is to find that invasive pest, whichever it is like the glassy-winged sharpshooter,…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…and livestock management practices can be better coordinated to increase overall food safety. The workshops are being conducted by the UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. Information…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…can miss the big picture. It’s warming up around the state but the wet weather has complicated weed management, Brian German has a report on that and story about one legislative item…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
…added diligence in weed management approaches. “I think it’s definitely going to impact weeds. It’s probably going to stimulate germination that we might not normally see, particularly in systems that…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…A total of 15 male flies and one female fly were detected. Following the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), CDFA primarily used the “male attractant” technique to eradicate this…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…percent by 2025…to increase the use of environmentally friendly pest management practices by 25 percent by 2025; to be zero-waste from the orchard by 2025,” Ludwig noted. “The fourth area…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…California almonds were represented at the White House for the announcement. John Deere is slowing production a little, and there are some upcoming pest management webinars. Also, on this Memorial…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…black and red and will swarm when the entrance to their nests are disturbed. Haviland recommends that growers review the UC Integrated Pest Management guidelines for ant management for more…