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Crop Intelligence Report
Crop Consultant Intelligence: 1,3-D Review Window, DBM Decisions and Fall Field Checks
Press Release
BIOTROP Appoints Andre Cerignoni as General Manager of North America, strengthening BioWorks and BIOTROP’s unique market strategies Under One Platform
Weeds
New Management Options for Hairy Fleabane and Horseweed in Nut Orchards
Hairy fleabane and horseweed (marestail) are two problematic broadleaf weeds commonly found in California orchards and belong to the Conyza genus. Both species typically emerge during the fall and winter and bolt…
Pest Management
Understanding Why Bioinsecticides Don’t Perform Like Synthetics
Understanding Insecticide Performance Characteristics Is Critical to Making Biological Insecticides Work in Modern Pest Management Systems
Climate
CalAgroTools: Decision Support Tools for Managing Risks in Agriculture
Abstract Weather and climate variability has direct influence on agricultural production systems. While weather data are typically freely available, their application in farm level decision-making is limited due to lack of translation…
Industry News
CDPR Proposing to Greatly Expand Its Air Monitoring Network for Pesticides
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has announced plans to expand its statewide Air Monitoring Network (AMN). DPR released a proposal detailing plans to expand from five to 10 long-term air…
Crop Production
Powering Up Weed Control: Performance and Potential of Electrical Weeding in Perennial Crops
Introduction Weeds are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in perennial cropping systems, including orchards, vineyards and berry plantings. Permanent plantings limit management flexibility, creating stable ecological niches that favor…
Pistachios
Understanding How Cover Crops Affect Water Use in Pistachio Orchards
It is a question more growers are asking as interest in soil health practices increases and water uncertainty continues across California. Many growers still wonder what the trade-offs might be, especially in…
Pest Management
Unlocking the Potential of Neem in Crop Protection and Soil Health
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a drought-resistant tropical tree in the Meliaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. This multipurpose species has been used for millennia in Indian…
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