In the average almond and pistachio orchard, upwards of 12 different ant species can be found. But, only one or two of those species will actually have a negative economic impact. Kris Tollerup, integrated pest management advisor for the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, joins the podcast to break down ways to distinguish between ant species in the orchard, examine the effect species like the southern fire and pavement ants can have, evaluate monitoring and control strategies, and explore ant management considerations for new orchards.

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For the last two decades, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and its vectored pathogen, the cause of citrus greening disease (also known as HLB), have inflicted unprecedented damage in citrus groves. Today, the battle wages on in key growing states like California, Florida and Texas. To Monique Rivera, cooperative extension specialist and entomologist at the University of California at Riverside, the issue is evolving and has created two options for citrus growers: mitigate ACP spread or maintain eradication. Join Rivera as she provides a look backward and forward at the progression of ACP, the research she and her colleagues are conducting on the pest and management considerations for the growers, PCAs and consultants fighting it. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate.

At-plant, inside-out, season-long: These are characteristics corn growers don’t typically associate with their foliar fungicides but that’s changing. In 2021, FMC will launch a new at-plant fungicide, Xyway™ 3D fungicide, that will deliver early to mid-season control of foliar diseases, including Northern corn leaf blight and gray leaf spot. This novel approach to disease management will provide growers with a new layer of protection and efficiency in the field. Join Matthew Wiggins, technical services manager for FMC, as he provides a first look at this unconventional fungicide.

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If there was a competition for the most successful invasive pests, spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) would top the standings. Since its introduction to the U.S. more than a decade ago, SWD has spread coast to coast and changed the way and, even in some cases, the cultivars small fruit growers produce. Listen in as Alix Whitener, technical service manager, breaks down the keys to managing SWD, from cultural and conventional management practices to IPM considerations, and provides a glimpse at some of the latest university research being conducted.

Manage the disease, don’t let the disease manage you: This is the stance cotton growers have taken for more than a century when dealing with cotton root rot. A unique disease and an ever-present threat, cotton root rot can be unpredictable and difficult to manage. To prepare for and properly control cotton root rot, it requires an in-depth knowledge of a field’s disease history, a mix of cultural and conventional management practices and the use of fungicides that deliver full-season disease control. Listen in as Eric Castner, regional technical services manager for FMC, breaks down the keys to managing cotton root rot.

In the spring when the timetable seems to grow more and more condensed, it’s easy to choose the perceived “easy button” option. In situations like this when weed control is on the table, some growers will opt for a postemergence plus residual combo herbicide as their easy button option. However, relying on this type of herbicide program can put a strain on an operation and its bottom line that season and for years to come. Join Nick Hustedde, technical services manager at FMC, as he examines the building blocks of a preemergence herbicide program and answers the question of why relying strictly on a postemergence plus residual combination isn’t the soundest weed management strategy anymore.

2019 was a growing year like no other. A compressed spring and fall created a host of challenges that had growers resorting to their plan B and, in some cases, plan C. Though the calendar has changed, the aftermath of these challenges could be just as relevant in 2020. Listen in as David Wheeler, associate director of technical services at FMC, breaks down what the 2019 season taught us about our crop protection programs and how to harness those lessons to get growers back on the offensive in their fields in 2020.

The calendar has been flipped and growers are moving full steam ahead into the 2020 growing year. But before plans can be implemented, 2019 provided a few lessons for refining management strategies and gave a glimpse into how the changing agricultural landscape is affecting pests like navel orangeworms and diamondback moths. Join Michael Parsons, regional business manager for FMC, as he provides insights on the evolving pest challenges and trends West Coast growers face in 2020 and tips for improving their crop protection programs.

Heading into the 2020 leafy vegetable growing season, signs are already indicating it will be a challenging one. With pest pressure starting to pick up and volatile weather conditions, early protection will be a difference maker to ensure a successful crop. Listen in as Brent Johnson, technical service manager for FMC, discusses the emerging pest and weather challenges facing Florida vegetable growers, insecticide rotation practices and overlooked insect control factors.

From drones with sprayers to GPS, precision in crop production can take many different forms. As new technologies emerge, these advances are continuously changing the industry’s concept of what “precision” is. Tune in as Lamar Buckelew, product development manager for Precision Platforms at FMC, discusses where the marriage of precision and crop protection is headed and what FMC is doing to advance agriculture.