Utilizing Mating Disruption and Regional Almond Variety Trial Field Day
April 11, 2025, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Chico State University Farm
Several exciting developments are happening in the pest management industry lately. During this event we will cover the benefits of disrupting Navel Orangeworm mating within orchard settings by using encapsulated pheromone disruption materials. This is a nontoxic approach that protects beneficial insects and other species by using precision agriculture technologies such as drones to support sustainable pest management goals.
You'll also learn about the status of the University of California Regional Almond Variety Trial currently taking place on the Chico State University Farm.
This presentation is designed to provide an example of how regenerative practices can be established through pathways within conventional almond production settings. Topics include:
- The Regional Almond Variety Trial
- Integrated Pest Management practices
- Protection of beneficials
- Drone technology
- Precision agricultural technology
- Benefits of adequate beneficial predator populations
A catered lunch will be provided.
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CEUs are available for California Department of Pesticide Regulation and for the American Society of Agronomy.
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For Additional Event Information Contact:
Ted Gailey : tjgailey@csuchico.edu / (530) 570-1514 or
Dominic Delucchi : dominic.delucchi@suterra.com / (530) 513-1110
This event is made possible by the collaboration between CSU Chico College of Agriculture, University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Suterra Agricultural Products.
This event is facilitated by Chico State Enterprises and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS). CRARS offers support to farmers implementing regenerative and sustainable agricultural management practices through partnerships with producers, state, federal, and regional organizations to offer knowledge and financial resources to farmers and producers within California.