The right orchard irrigation system impacts tree health, water efficiency, and long-term productivity. Two options are drip irrigation and micro-sprinkler systems. Each offers distinct advantages depending on crop type, soil conditions, and management goals.
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Farmers are hungry for tangible ways to increase their sustainable efforts while maintaining economically viable yields. A lot of voices are calling for farming reform. However, feel good soundbites don’t feed the world. Potato producers are keen for real solutions.
Whether you side with organic or conventional, soil fumigation or in-crop disease management, no-till, cover crops or part of the sustainability discussion; what matters is that sustainability’s definition prioritizes both environmental and economic longevity is to be be functional.
Plant-parasitic nematodes are some of the most destructive pests in agriculture. With over 4,000 species of plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide, identifying and managing the right ones in your fields is crucial.
With its rich soils, diverse climates, and innovative farming techniques, California has cultivated an impressive array of more than 400 commodities. Remarkably, the state is the sole producer of key crops such as almonds, artichokes, celery, garlic, kiwifruit, and walnuts
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), commissioned a report by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation underscoring chloropicrin in modern agriculture. No alternative can replace this soil fumigant, and its role in managing soil-borne pests in high-value crops.
One of the most underestimated culprits f crop loss Colletotrichum coccodes, or black dot, this pathogen thrives in stressed plants and plays a key role in the early die complex. But despite its impact, it’s often confused with or overshadowed by more familiar threats like verticillium wilt.
The success of TriCal, Inc.’s Fifth Coastal Meeting reflects the continued commitment to innovation and partnership across the industry. The highlight was the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the scientific community, the Strawberry Commission.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) recently reported the results of a study conducted in Stanislaus County on air concentrations of three soil fumigants. No measurements exceeded 4% of the regulatory threshold, meaning there was no impact from the application of these fumigants.
Strawberries didn’t become one of the world’s most popular crops overnight. Their journey from tiny wild berries in ancient forests to the robust commercial varieties we grow today is a story full of lessons for modern growers.
During his recent trip to South Africa, Chad Hutchinson of met with growers and industry leaders, exchanging insights on soilborne disease management and sustainable farming. Chad continues to champion innovative approaches to Crop Protection and he’s sharing those insights.
California feeds the country—and much of the world—but doing so is becoming increasingly difficult. Recently, on AgNet West Radio Network's Ag Meter, host Nick joined Damian Mason to dig into why America’s leading agricultural state is struggling to sustain and protect its growers.
There has been outrageous weather in parts of our nation this year. “Bomb cyclones” were dropping hsnow and unleashing winds. Historically huge snowstorms paralyzed all transportation and interfered with daily tasks. Cold-paralyzed iguanas were falling from trees in Florida!
“New” is not a word you want to see associated with “vegetable disease concerns.” Growers, production advisors, and field professionals are periodically faced with new and unfamiliar diseases. Researchers have an established protocol for proving that a problem is a new one.
Part III explores how advancing application precision in strip-till fumigation is improving adaptability, seedbed conditions, and soil fumigation coverage across diverse field environments.
The right orchard irrigation system impacts tree health, water efficiency, and long-term productivity. Two options are drip irrigation and micro-sprinkler systems. Each offers distinct advantages depending on crop type, soil conditions, and management goals.