…mites can be helpful for effective management. “Early is a lot better than going on late. The damage has been done and you run the risk of defoliation going into…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how biologicals fit in with integrated pest management approaches, what’s problematic with adjusting…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…Information on file with FSA or USDA’s Risk Management Agency will be the basis for applications being sent to rice producers. The Rice Production Program Application, FSA-174, will need to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-05-23
…fallowed rice fields are possibly facing lower weed pressure, pest issues on dairies and the second installment of the Growing Matters campaign focusing on applicators being good stewards of the…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest management in tree nuts has been particularly challenging this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-03-23
…four Fusarium-resistant strawberry varieties, pest management in almond orchards may be more challenging this season, and DWR conducting the fifth snow survey of the year. Tune in to the show…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
…role and initiatives to support California agriculture on key points like sustainable pest management, water (whether drought or flood), supply chain difficulties and an aging workforce. This episode of the…
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…Groundwater Management Paul Gosselin said in a news release. “Since the plans in these 12 basins were adopted in 2022, the local agencies immediately began implementation and embraced groundwater sustainability….
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
…weed management. In some cases, the tough drought years might also ultimately provide some benefits for growers this season. “Weed management I think this year will be better, given the…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…and it offers effective control. It has a unique mode of action that becomes a really important resistance management tool for tough diseases in grapes. It is the only product…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. “Water supply conditions and careful management of reservoir…
Almond Matters: Tough Year for Disease Pressure
…to disease development,” said Burkdoll. Taking an integrated approach to addressing disease pressure is the recommended course of action. Burkdoll explained that there are no silver bullets with disease management…