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The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has released a visual guide to help almond growers identify damage caused by the Carpophilus beetle, an invasive pest first detected in Califo...
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M3 Agriculture Technologies specializes in using drones to release sterile insects to disrupt mating cycles and it is working with the U.S. government to transition the technology to sterilize the pests from gamma irradiation to X-ray irradiation.
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The fifth-generation owner, Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farm in the Fort Valley, Georgia, peach and pecan growing belt, loves walking inside any fruit orchard. He likes to say there is no better place he would like to live and work in than in the middle of an orchard.
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As we approach late summer, we are entering perhaps the most critical point in any pecan season. There are a number of challenges growers must still navigate through to finish the crop.
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Blue Diamond's latest crop report covers almond crops from July 1-28, 2024 and noted that almond orchards grapple with high heat, pests amidst harvest preparations.
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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.
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UCCE Stanislaus County is set to host a carpophilus beetle workgroup from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on July 9, 2024.
This California workgroup will be a virtual event on Zoom, and provides ...
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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...
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Pests and diseases can also thrive in certain conditions and as we all know, they are unwanted in orchards.
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The 2024 Pest and Disease Survey Report from National Nut Grower sheds light on the most prevalent issues for tree nut crops.
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