Pest
Unchecked Pests Are Devastating Our Forests and Air Quality
America’s forests are facing an unprecedented crisis, and the consequences extend far beyond the trees. Researchers at Colorado State University…
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Almonds
A View from the North: Orchard Management Considerations for April
The days are longer (and hopefully warmer than in March). Almond nut set should be coming into focus. If almond growing was a card game, it’s time…
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
What Level of Pest Suppression Can Be Expected with Biological Control?
Natural enemies of orchard insect pests are working in every orchard, but they do not always provide pest suppression below the needed economic…
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
New Advances and Approaches to Pest Management
Researchers are gaining ground on some of most formidable challenges facing tree nut growers. Advances in sustainable pest management practices can…
Almonds
Addressing Reject Rates and Quality Management in Almond
Almond growers in California are facing significant challenges from persistent pest pressures, leading to increased reject rates and financial…
Almonds
A Northern Perspective: Winter Considerations
After a scorching summer and warm fall, winter looks to be finally arriving. As I write this, chilling units are starting to accumulate, and rain is…
Almonds
Web-Spinning Spider Mites Gained Footholds in Almond and Walnut
Extremely hot weather in July and more heat in August increased water stress and spurred pest mite populations in many almond and walnut orchards…