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California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts

California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts

More than $70 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist with pest prevention. Support is being provided to 383 projects aimed at bolstering pest detection, identification, and surveillance, as well as to ensure the safety of nursery production. The selected projects will be undertaken in 49 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. …

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Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success

Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success

In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, springtime monitoring plays a critical role in the overall success of an orchard.  As rainy weather patterns dissipate for the season and temperatures start to heat up growers are advised to keep a close eye on what is going happening on their farms.  

“There’s a lot going on right now in terms of weed control, making sure that your weed…

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Almond Matters: Establishing an Early Spray Strategy

Almond Matters: Establishing an Early Spray Strategy

In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, establishing an early spray strategy is going to require a substantial amount of monitoring.  The relatively light winter California experienced has increased the survival rate of many orchard pests. “This time of year, the Springtime of year, the name of the game is monitoring,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said, “you…

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Pest Free Kaipatiki - First steps

Predator Free 2050is a big goal for New Zealand. How do we get rid of the worst introduced pests at a national scale? Pest eradication on isolated islands is one thing – they’re far away and it’s difficult for pests to re-invade once they’re gone. But on our mainland, where there are fewer barriers for movement, where people and their pets live? It’s a lot of work to not only eradicate pests, but…

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