Crop Management

UC Talk: Best management practices for navel orangeworm

In this webinar, David Haviland will discuss navel orangeworm, the most important insect pest of almonds and pistachios, and also a pest of walnuts. more »

Irrigation and stormwater tracked to recharge the groundwater below

USDA awarded $10 million to University of California, Merced, for a 4-year initiative studying how irrigation and stormwater can travel to recharge the groundwater. more »

New Mexico pecan producers beating the odds with irrigation moves

Ranchers cull cattle and farmers fallow land as New Mexico suffers from extensive drought like the rest of the West. But the state's pecan growers – which grow 35% of U.S. pecans – have adapted well in these conditions. more »

Novozymes and Anuvia join to bring sustainable nutrients to commercial ag

New biosolutions will reduce the amount of synthetic fertilizer needed while maintaining or improving crop performance. more »

Dairy and almond groups partner on healthy soils research

University of California, Davis, researchers are recycling dairy manure and almond twigs into a nutrient-rich, safe, organic soil amendment to help build soil resilience and reduce waste. more »

Agtech platform by Semios set to expand globally with funding

After raising $100 million in funding, and over $225 million to date in external capital, the company and the integration of its third-party ag solutions are helping growers across the globe with better decision making and crop outcomes. more »

Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase scheduled

Fresno State University will showcase the latest innovations in ag irrigation tech at this free event. more »

MCFA: Pesticide safety decision-making should include specialty growers

The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance is asking for a seat at the table to contribute real-world information and modeling in federal pesticide safety decisions. more »