Crop Management

Farmers work to save heat-stressed crops, tree nuts

Persistent, scorching temperatures can put crops, including tree nuts, at risk. California crops continue to take a beating as California farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave tha... more »

UC Cooperative Extension’s latest insights on almond orchard management

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension has released its latest newsletter, highlighting critical pre- and post-harvest management practices for almond orchards. more »

Georgia Department of Agriculture, FieldWatch collaborate to enhance pesticide safety

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has partnered with FieldWatch to promote safe pesticide usage. more »

Spotted Lanternfly detected in Monroe County, Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed the state’s second detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Monroe County. The small pop... more »

Editor’s letter: Preserving the orchards

Pests and diseases can also thrive in certain conditions and as we all know, they are unwanted in orchards. ... more »

A look at how latest trends in spraying automation help wipe out pests

Innovative spraying technology helps manage pest and disease threats in tree nut crops, ensuring healthy trees and abundant production. ... more »

Growers can utilize resources, tools to help manage unwanted pest threats on the West Coast

Jhalendra P. Rijal, area integrated pest management advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension in Modesto, delved into two notorious pests. ... more »

Nutrien Ag Solutions poised to release new biocontrol technology

Nutrien Ag Solutions has acuired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets that offers proprietary biocontrol technologies through its Loveland Products business. “We’re excited to further develop t... more »