Keeping pistachio orchards healthy and safe from disease will be front of mind for growers with bloom around the corner. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said …
Agronomic Minute: Taking an Integrated Crop Health Approach
A program developed by UPL seeks to provide growers with guidance on taking an integrated crop health approach. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser explained their ProNutiva …
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Disease Free After Pruning
Growers will be out pruning their vineyards this spring, which comes with added risk of disease. The wounds left by the practice provide an opportunity for infection. Technical Services Manager …
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL …
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating issue for almond growers. Infections can result in up to a 20 percent loss of yield. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie …
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
Growers that have been dealing with walnut blight will want to make sure and be proactive with their preventative measures. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Katie Driver said …
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said …
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
California growers are working to get their almond orchards ready for dormancy. Second-generation almond grower Christine Gemperle said there is a lot to do in the fall in preparing for …
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
California grape growers faced a variety of challenges in 2022. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Katie Driver described the year as being a “wild ride” for agriculture. A …
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during …
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
Tree nut growers encounter a variety of orchard pests throughout the season requiring an array of preventative and curative actions. Technical Services Manager for Northern California for UPL, Katie Driver …
Agronomic Minute: Monitoring for Fire Blight in Apples
Apple bloom in California means that growers will want to be monitoring for signs of fire blight in their orchards. While apple cultivars can vary in their susceptibility to the …
Agronomic Minute: Staying Ahead of Mite Populations in Vineyards
With temperatures rising, growers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for mite populations growing in vineyards. Mites can quickly become an issue with females laying up to 200 eggs …
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
Growers are consistently dealing with botrytis issues in their vineyards on a yearly basis. While the disease is most prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be an issue for …