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Did you know that post-harvest almond irrigation is one of the most important water applications of the year that can drastically affect your next season’s yields?

Research has shown that...

With nonpareil harvest wrapped up, you may be wondering when to time your navel orangeworm spray for pollenizers. While the UC guideline for the first spray for nonpareils is relatively...

With navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring well underway in the Central Valley, it’s time to review your spray strategy for the 2020 season. While percent damage in previous seasons can give you a...

Insect phenology models are invaluable in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) toolbox. They help consultants and growers predict key events in a pest’s life cycle, and enables them to target...

Late spring (late April to early June) is an important time in almond orchard development. During this time, the almond embryo is developing into a mature kernel. At this point in the season,...

Recent reports show that 2020 degree day accumulations are shaping up to be similar to that of 2015.

“Traps have been going up early this year because it has been so warm. Heat unit accumulations...

With petal fall well under way throughout the Valley, are you curious how the bees fared?

Warm temperatures and dry weather meant that 2020 turned out to be a good year for bees, paving the way...

A Microclimate and Chill Accumulation Case Study

Chill is required for leaf and flower bud development in many fruit and nut trees. "Industry research has determined a lack of sufficient hours...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2020 -- Semios, the leading precision farming platform for permanent crops, has raised US$75 million in private equity funding to advance the development of...