Ag Industry
Neighborly Safeguards: How AB 732 Will Help Shield Farms from Abandoned Orchards
A not-unexpected side effect of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on some regions in the Central Valley is a reported uptick in the…
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Pest Management
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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 citrus…
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 insight…
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.
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 decisions.
Pest
‘There’s More to Come’ Researchers Develop LFB Lure-Trap Combination, Now Seek Economic Thresholds
After a seven-year effort, University of California researchers have found what they believe is a viable trap and pheromone lure combination to…
Pest Management
Understanding Pesticide Drift and Its Implications
As public awareness of pesticide applications grows, so do the complaints associated with odors from agricultural practices. A recent Spray Safe…
Pest Management
Why Are Growers Still Using Fumigants?
This month, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold a series of public hearings on newly proposed regulations that would…