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Pest
Without the right pest tools, California will struggle to feed itself
Growers have always faced tough odds. From unpredictable weather and shifting market demands to the growing impacts of…
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Category: Pest Management
Pest
Preventing Pesticide Resistance Is a Grower’s Best Option
Pesticide resistance isn’t a yes-or-no issue. Insect resistance to a class of pesticides isn’t absolute, said Kern County…
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Almonds
Variety and Neighboring Crops are Predictors of Leaffooted Bug Risk in Almonds
Leaffooted bug is a sporadic pest in almond, but damage can be significant in years when pest pressure…
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Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management for Spider Mites in California Walnut Orchards
Early summer is the time to monitor potential hot spots for spider mites and create a treatment plan…
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Pest Management
Growers’ Guide to Hull Split: Planning, Budgeting and Postharvest Evaluation
For most, July and August are known as the prime time for summer vacations and laying low, but…
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Ag Industry
Neighborly Safeguards: How AB 732 Will Help Shield Farms from Abandoned Orchards
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary A not-unexpected side effect of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…
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Pest
From Bark to Wiring, Rodents Are Eating Their Way Through California Farms
Growers in multiple Central Valley counties are reporting increased rodent damage in orchards, particularly in almonds, pistachios and…
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Pest
Understanding The Top 10 Pesticide Violations From Last Year
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regularly releases data on the most common pesticide violations, offering valuable…
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Pest Management
California Walnut Conference Highlights Changes in Store for Pest Management
Pest and disease management in walnut orchards is predicted to look different in the future. A roadmap for…
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Pest Management
Data, Good Decisions Drive Successful Pest Management Plans
Designing, analyzing and refining a pest management plan for nut crops includes data collection as well as good…
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