Tag: California Association of Pest Control Advisors

  • CAPCA Honoree Shares How Insecticides May Boost Alfalfa Growth

    Insecticide application may have a positive impact on alfalfa growth in addition to its use in pest control. Michael Rethwisch of UCCE Riverside County sat down with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to talk about his research and recent award at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers Conference in Reno. Watch this brief video and read more in California Dairy Magazine.

  • New and Innovative Specialty Crop Protection Tools for California Growers

    As crop protection materials continue to get regulated out of circulation, California farmers are struggling to have sufficient tools to maintain plant health and combat the major pests and diseases that afflict this region of the world.  The good news is that new and innovative crop protection tools are being developed and receiving registration for use on specialty crops in the state, as shared at the recent annual Conference of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors. watch this video collage featuring representatives introducing some of these new tools on the market.

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  • New North Coast Viticulture Advisor to Help Growers Adapt to Warmer, Drier Conditions in CA

    As California wine grape growers continue dealing with warmer, drier conditions, new UCCE North Coast Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor Christopher Chen suggests growers think outside the box when planning for the vineyard of the future. Watch his interview and read more about improving grape growing practices in American Vineyard Magazine.

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  • Best Practices for Keeping Herbicide Residue off Your Grapes

    As grape growers strive to continue minimizing herbicide drift and residue on their vines/fruit, watch this brief video with Emeritus UCCE Weed Science Advisor John Roncoroni on best practices that can also save money on spray applications. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

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