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Tree nuts included in California registration for Harvanta, Verdepryn insecticides

Cyclapryn, the active ingredient in both insecticides, is another tool for broad spectrum control of chewing and sucking insects in high value crops. more »

Report on the 2012-2016 California drought released

One of the most severe droughts in the state's history, the 2012-2016 water years in California disrupted the state and called for serious responsive action. more »

Online resource for information on whole-orchard recycling shared

Whole-orchard recycling involves grinding whole trees into wood chips, spreading them evenly on the soil surface, then incorporating them into the soil before replanting. Almond Orchard 2025 goals ... more »

CDFA launches new boards and commissions index webpage

California Department of Food and Agriculture has a new webpage with an index of CDFA boards and commissions along with standardized information about each group, including length of term, number of b... more »

Cross-sector work group spurs California’s shift to safer pest management

Expanding integrated pest management, minimizing toxic pesticides, and educating and promoting collaboration while protecting public and environmental health are goals of the Sustainable Pest Management Work Group. more »

Weeds experts share guidance for growers, PCAs at TAC 2020

University of California Extension and Almond Board of California experts shed more light on monitoring, identifying and having a treatment action plan for weeds in orchards. more »

Navel orangeworm monitoring starts now in almond

Every season has a preventative step, and growers are now putting winter sanitation behind them and setting the traps to monitor. more »

Four-part series on California soils targets growers

The California Farm Demonstration Network is hosting a four-part series on California soils. California Farm Demonstration Network series will feature four speakers, each with extensive knowl... more »